In futures trading at the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in current month traded higher by 25 paise, or 0.15 per cent, at Rs 161.90 per kg, with a turnover of 304 lots.
Also, the metal for delivery in October traded up by 20 paise, or 0.12 per cent, at Rs 162.45 per kg, in a turnover of 16 lots.
Marketmen said pick-up in domestic demand, particularly from battery-makers, supported the upmove in lead prices in futures trade.