 "Lead rises by 0.4% on firm demand")
Lead futures rose 0.41% to Rs 123.75 per kg today on strong spot demand amid a firming trend overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in May traded higher by 50 paise, or 0.41%, to Rs 123.75 per kg, with a turnover of 19 lots.
The metal for delivery in April rose 40 paise, or 0.33%, to Rs 123 per kg in a turnover of 798 lots.
Traders said besides good demand from battery makers, a firming trend in the base metal at the London Metal Exchange (LME) spurred lead futures here.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in May traded higher by 50 paise, or 0.41%, to Rs 123.75 per kg, with a turnover of 19 lots.
The metal for delivery in April rose 40 paise, or 0.33%, to Rs 123 per kg in a turnover of 798 lots.
Traders said besides good demand from battery makers, a firming trend in the base metal at the London Metal Exchange (LME) spurred lead futures here.