Lead futures soften 0.26 pc on subdued demand

NEW DELHI, July 18: Lead prices fell by 0.26 per cent to Rs 132.55 per kg in futures trading today as speculators reduced positions due to decline in demand from battery-makers in the spot market.
At the Multi Commodity exchange, lead for delivery in August contracts traded lower by 35 paise, or 0.26 per cent to Rs 132.55 per kg in business turnover of one lot.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in July contracts shed 30 paise, or 0.23 per cent to Rs 131.40 per kg in 176 lots.
Market analysts said apart from subdued demand from battery-makers in the domestic spot market, absence of cues from global market put pressure on lead futures here. (PTI)