Meanwhile, select copper eased owing to lower demand from consumer industries.
Globally, the industrial metal copper was steady in early trade, after European leaders reached a deal on a Greek bailout, while nickel prices fell on profit-taking after jumping 4 percent the session before.
Tin and Nickel climbed by Rs 5 per kg each to Rs 1,120 and Rs 905 from Monday's closing level of Rs 1,115 and Rs 900.
Brass utensils scrap rose by Rs 3 per kg to Rs 298 as compared to Rs 295 yesterday.
Copper armiture and copper sheets cuttings softened by a Re per kg each to Rs 413 and Rs 405 respectively.