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Lead futures rose 0.59% to Rs 126.85 per kg today on strong spot demand amid a firming trend overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in November traded higher by 75 paise, or 0.59%, to Rs 126.85 per kg, with a turnover of 265 lots.
The metal for delivery in December rose 70 paise, or 0.55%, to Rs 127.75 per kg in a turnover of 11 lots.
Traders said besides good demand from battery makers, a firming trend in the metal at the London Metal Exchange (LME) after China's unexpected cut in interest rates, spurred lead futures.
