Traders said increased demand from consuming industries and a report of a firming global trend mainly supported the upside in nickel and copper prices.
In the national capital, nickel and copper mixed scrap were up by Rs 2 each to Rs 1,092-1,098 and Rs 431 per kg, respectively.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot 116-122, Nickel plate (4x4) 1,092-1,098, Gun metal scrap 227, Bell metal scrap 229, Copper mixed scrap 431, Chadri deshi 285.