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Tracking a weak trend overseas and sluggish domestic demand, lead fell 0.49% to Rs 132.05 per kg in futures trade today after participants reduced their holdings.
At the Multi Commodity exchange, lead for delivery in September shed 65 paise, or 0.49%, to Rs 132.05 per kg in business turnover of 106 lots.
Similarly, metal for delivery in October month contracts fell 40 paise, or 0.30%, to Rs 133.05 per kg in a turnover of one lot.
Market analysts said besides subdued demand from battery-makers in the domestic spot market, a weak trend in metal at the London Metal Exchange as the dollar climbed, curbing demand for commodities as an investment, weighed on lead futures prices here.
