Lead prices on Thursday drifted 0.39 per cent lower to Rs 153.85 per kg in futures market as speculators cut bets on low demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in November fell by 60 paise, or 0.39 per cent, to Rs 153.85 per kg in 938 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in December shed 45 paise, or 0.39 per cent, to Rs 154.20 per kg in 72 lots.
Analysts said off-loading of positions by participants owing to slackened demand from consuming industries in physical market mainly influenced lead prices in futures trade.
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