Copper, nickel prices strengthen on increased demand

Copper and nickel prices strengthened by up to Rs 3 per kg at the non-ferrous metal market today following increased demand from consuming industries.
Traders said rising demand from consuming industries at domestic spot market mainly kept copper and nickel prices higher.
In the national capital, copper mixed scrap and nickel plate (4x4) advanced by Rs 2 and Rs 3 to Rs 344 and Rs 780-785 per kg, respectively.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot Rs 104-110, Nickel plate (4x4) Rs 780-785, gun metal scrap Rs 227, Bell metal scrap Rs 229, copper mixed scrap Rs 344, chadri deshi Rs 295.

Lead ingot Rs 89, lead imported Rs 95, aluminium ingots Rs 154, aluminium sheet cutting Rs 150, aluminium wire scrap Rs 150 and aluminium utensils scrap Rs 148.