Traders said some demand from alloy-makers at domestic spot market and a firm trend in select base metals overseas, mainly led to rise in nickel prices.
In the national capital, nickel plate (4x4) edged up by Rs 2 to Rs 757-762 per kg.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot Rs 120-126, Nickel plate (4x4) Rs 757-762, gun metal scrap Rs 227, Bell metal scrap Rs 229, copper mixed scrap Rs 390, chadri deshi Rs 295.
Lead ingot Rs 121, lead imported Rs 127, aluminium ingots Rs 154, aluminium sheet cutting Rs 150, aluminium wire scrap Rs 150 and aluminium utensils scrap Rs 148.