Nickel prices advanced by Rs 5 per kg at the non-ferrous metal market today on heavy buying by stockists following pick-up in demand from consuming industries.
Traders said, fresh stockists buying in view of pick-up in demand from alloy-makers at domestic spot market mainly led to rise in nickel prices.
In the national capital, nickel plate (4x4) rose by Rs 5 to Rs 875-880 per kg.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):