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Nickel futures for June gained Rs 1.70, or 0.20%, to Rs 843.40 per kg in 42 lots.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the May contract rose by Rs 1.60, or 0.19%, to Rs 836.90 per kg in 808 lots.
Prices moved up as speculators enlarged their positions.
Besides, increased demand from alloy-makers in the spot markets supported the upside.
At the London Metal Exchange (LME), nickel gained 0.4% to $15,345 a tonne.
