Nickel futures for January went up by Rs 1.30, or 0.14%, to Rs 963.60 per kg in 1,046 lots.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the February contract traded higher by Rs 1.40, or 0.14%, to Rs 969.70 per kg in 116 lots.
Speculators enlarging their positions supported the trade.
Firm trend at the London Metal Exchange, data showing a jump in the US imports and speculation that an economic recovery in Europe that boosted demands for metals triggered the uptrend.
Besides, strong demand from alloy-makers also influenced nickel prices.