At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in January was trading higher by 85 paise, or 0.53 per cent, to Rs 161.85 per kg in business turnover of 131 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in December edged up by 75 paise, or 0.47 per cent, to Rs 161.85 per kg in 5,042 lots.
Market analysts attributed the rise in lead futures to fresh positions created by traders due to upsurge in demand from battery-makers in the physical market.