At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in December traded 30 paise, or 0.22 per cent, higher at Rs 136.80 per kg with a turnover of 132 lots.
The metal for delivery in January also rose by 10 paise, or 0.07 per cent to trade at Rs 138.15 per kg, in a business turnover of 40 lots.
Marketmen said besides better demand from domestic battery-makers, a firm trend in base metals at the London Metal Exchange, influenced lead prices at futures trade here.