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Lead up 0.1% on spot demand, overseas cues

Metal for delivery in January rose by 0.07%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Lead futures prices today rose marginally to Rs 135.15 per kg on rising spot demand and positive cues from global markets.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in December traded 25 paise, or 0.19%, higher at Rs 135.15 per kg, with a turnover of 384 lots.

The metal for delivery in January also rose by 10 paise, or 0.07%, to trade at Rs 136.50 per kg, in a business turnover of 50 lots.

Marketmen said besides strong domestic demand from battery-makers, a firm trend in select base metals at the London Metal Exchange influenced lead prices at futures trade here.

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First Published: Dec 20 2013 | 12:46 PM IST

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