Traders increased industrial demand and a reports of a firming global trend mainly led to rise in zinc and lead prices.
In the national capital, zinc ingot, lead ingot and lead imported were higher by Rs 2 each to Rs 115-121, Rs 115 and Rs 113 per kg, respectively.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot 115-121, Nickel plate (4x4) 1,086-1,092, Gun metal scrap 227, Bell metal scrap 229, Copper mixed scrap 436, Chadri deshi 285.