Lead edges up on increased demand

Lead prices firmed up by Rs 3 per kg at the non-ferrous metal market today due to increased demand from consuming industries.
Traders attributed the rise in lead prices to increased demand from consuming industries at domestic spot market.
In the national capital, lead ingot and lead imported were up by Rs 3 each to Rs 91 and Rs 97 per kg, respectively.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot Rs 102-108, Nickel plate (4x4) Rs 802-807, gun metal scrap Rs 227, Bell metal scrap Rs 229, copper mixed scrap Rs 360, chadri deshi Rs 295.

Lead ingot Rs 91, lead imported Rs 97, aluminium ingots Rs 154, aluminium sheet cutting Rs 150, aluminium wire scrap Rs 150 and aluminium utensils scrap Rs 148.