Lead marginally down in futures trade

NEW DELHI, May 19:  Lead prices fell 0.16 per cent to Rs 125.60 per kg in futures trade today as speculators booked profits.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in June traded lower by 20 paise, or 0.16 per cent, to Rs 125.60 per kg, with a turnover of 12 lots.
Futures for delivery in May remained flat at Rs 124.50 per kg in a business turnover of 198 lots.
Marketmen said profit-booking by speculators led to a marginal fall in lead futures here. (PTI)