 "Lead up 0.3% on spot demand")
Lead prices were up by 0.33% to Rs 137.05 per kg in futures trading today as speculators created fresh positions after demand from battery-makers picked up in the spot market.
At the Multi Commodity exchange, lead for delivery in August edged higher by 45 paise, or 0.33%, to Rs 137.05 per kg in a business turnover of 403 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in September edged up by 35 paise, or 0.25%, to Rs 137.65 per kg in six lots.
Analysts said speculators built up fresh positions after demand from battery-makers increased in the spot market which mainly supported the upside in lead prices at futures trade.
At the Multi Commodity exchange, lead for delivery in August edged higher by 45 paise, or 0.33%, to Rs 137.05 per kg in a business turnover of 403 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in September edged up by 35 paise, or 0.25%, to Rs 137.65 per kg in six lots.
Analysts said speculators built up fresh positions after demand from battery-makers increased in the spot market which mainly supported the upside in lead prices at futures trade.