At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in January was trading higher by Rs 2.50, or 1.62 per cent, to Rs 156.45 per kg, with a turnover of four lots.
The metal for delivery in December also gained Rs 2.45, or 1.60 per cent, to trade at Rs 155.70 per kg in 615 lots.
Marketmen said apart from domestic demand, particularly from battery-makers, gains in copper and other base metals in overseas market, supported the upside in lead prices in futures trade.