Base Metals & Energy
LEAD
Lead prices drifted by 0.23 per cent to Rs 131.30 per kg in futures trade today after participants reduced their exposures, tracking a weak trend at spot markets on subdued demand from battery makers.
At the Multi Commodity exchange, lead for delivery in June traded lower by 40 paise, or 0.23 per cent to Rs 131.30 per kg in business turnover of 217 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in July shed 35 paise, or 0.19 per cent to Rs 130.20 per kg in 69 lots.
ZINC
Zinc futures were marginally down by 0.27 per cent to Rs 131.15 per kg today amidst profit- booking by speculators and subdued spot demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in June traded lower by 35 paise, or 0.27
per cent to Rs 131.15 per kg in business turnover of 291 lots.
