Prices of copper and lead went up by Rs 2 per kg at the local non-ferrous metal market today on increased demand from consuming industries amid a firm global trend.
Traders said besides increased demand from consuming industries, a firm global trend led to the rise in copper and lead prices.
Meanwhile, copper for delivery in three-month advanced 0.2 per cent to USD 6,646.25 a metric tonne on the London Metal Exchange.
In the national capital, copper mixed scrap, lead ingot and lead imported went up by Rs 2 each to Rs 427, Rs 104 and Rs 105 per kg, respectively.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot 116-122, Nickel plate (4x4) 1,088-1,094, Gun metal scrap 227, Bell metal scrap 229, Copper mixed scrap 427, Chadri deshi 285.
Lead ingot 104, Lead imported 105, Aluminium ingots 164, Aluminium sheet cutting 165, Aluminium wire scrap 167 and Aluminium utensils scrap 164.
