Nickel futures up 0.56% on global cues, spot demand

NEW DELHI, Oct 13:  Nickel prices recovered by 0.56 per cent to Rs 1,012.20 per kg in the futures market today amid a firming trend in base metals overseas.
Besides, pick up in demand from alloy-makers in the spot markets, supported the upside.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, nickel for delivery in October gained Rs 5.60, or 0.56 per cent, to Rs 1,012.120 per kg in a business turnover of 535 lots.
The metal for delivery in November rose Rs 5.40, or 0.53 per cent, to Rs 1,019 per kg in nine lots.
Market analysts said apart from increased domestic demand from alloy-makers, firmness in base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) before trade data from China, the world’s largest metals consumer, influenced nickel futures here. (PTI)