NEW DELHI, Jan 15: Lead prices eased by 0.78 per cent to Rs 132.80 per kg in futures trade today after speculators reduced their exposures amid a weak trend at the London Metal Exchange.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in January fell Rs 1.05 paise, or 0.78 per cent, to Rs 132.80 per kg in business turnover of 1,784 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in February shed Re one, or 0.74 per cent to Rs 133.90 per kg in a turnover of 77 lots.
Marketmen said the fall in lead futures prices was attributed to a weakeing trend overseas and subdued demand battery-makers at the spot markets. (AGENCIES)