Lead traded lower by Rs 0.80, or 0.86 per cent to Rs 92.55 per kg in futures trade today after speculators booked profits amid weak trend overseas.
Weak trend at spot markets due to subdued demand from the consuming industries also weighed on the lead prices at futures market here.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for June contract shed Rs 0.80 or 0.86 per cent to Rs 92.55 per kg, with a business turnover of 55 lots.
The metal for delivery in May contract also traded lower by Rs 0.75 or 0.81 per cent at Rs 91.45 per kg, with a turnover of 699 lots.
Analysts attributed the decline in lead futures prices to profit booking by speculators and a weak trend at the London Metal Exchange and domestic spot markets.
Meanwhile, at the London Metal Exchange, lead drifted by $25, or 1.21 per cent to $2,035 per tonne.
