NEW DELHI, Sept 29: Lead prices edged up by 0.18 per cent to Rs 163.10 per kg in futures trade today as participants built up fresh positions after demand from consuming industries in the spot market picked up.
At Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in September went higher by 30 paise, or 0.18 per cent, to Rs 163.10 per kg in a business turnover of 631 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in September contracts traded higher by 25 paise, or 0.15 per cent, to Rs 162.90 per kg in 617 lots.
Analysts attributed the rise in lead futures to fresh positions from traders after uptick in demand from battery- makers in the spot market. (PTI)
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