Lead futures up on spot demand, overseas cues

NEW DELHI, Aug 14: Lead futures prices today rose marginally to Rs 135.90 per kg on rising spot demand as speculators enlarged positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, lead for delivery in September traded 35 paise, or 0.26 per cent, higher at Rs 135.90 per kg with a turnover of 29 lots.
The metal for delivery in August also rose by 25 paise, or 0.19 per cent to trade at Rs 134.95 per kg, in a business turnover of 582 lots.
Marketmen said fresh positions created by speculators following better demand from domestic battery-makers, influenced lead prices at futures trade here. (PTI)

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