NEW DELHI, May 21: Lead futures prices today rose by 0.44 per cent to Rs 124.70 per kg as speculators enlarged positions mostly on the back of rising domestic spot demand from battery-makers.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in May traded 55 paise, or 0.44 per cent, higher at Rs 124.70 per kg, with a turnover of 284 lots, while delivery in June month contracts up by 45 paise, or 0.36 per cent, to Rs 125.90 per kg in a turnover of five lots.
Marketmen said the rise in lead futures was mostly supported by rising demand from battery-makers in the spot markets. (PTI)