Amid a firm trend overseas and increased domestic demand, lead prices rose by 0.82% to Rs 117.20 per kg in futures trade today.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for August delivery traded higher by 95 paise, or 0.82%, to Rs 117.20 per kg, with a business turnover of 1,230 lots.
The September contract edged up 85 paise, or 0.73%, to Rs 117.85 per kg, with an open interest of 30 lots.
Analysts said a firm trend in metals at the London Metal Exchange and increased domestic demand from consuming industries mainly influenced lead prices at futures trade.
Meanwhile, lead rose by 1.2% to $2,645 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange.
