 "Lead up 0.4% on firm spot demand, global cues")
Lead futures rose 0.44% to Rs 126.70 per kg today on strong spot demand amid a firming trend overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in June traded higher by 55 paise, or 0.44%, to Rs 126.70 per kg, with a turnover of 333 lots.
The metal for delivery in July rose 50 paise, or 0.39%, to Rs 127.70 per kg in a turnover of 8 lots.
Traders said besides good demand from battery-makers, a firming trend in the entire base metal pack at the London Metal Exchange (LME), influenced lead futures prices here.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in June traded higher by 55 paise, or 0.44%, to Rs 126.70 per kg, with a turnover of 333 lots.
The metal for delivery in July rose 50 paise, or 0.39%, to Rs 127.70 per kg in a turnover of 8 lots.
Traders said besides good demand from battery-makers, a firming trend in the entire base metal pack at the London Metal Exchange (LME), influenced lead futures prices here.