Lead futures prices edge up on spot demand

At the Multi Commodity Exchange,lead for delivery in September edged up by 60 paise,or 0.34 per cent,to Rs 117.15 per kg,with a business turnover of 7,696 lots.

Likewise,the metal for delivery in October traded higher by 35 paise,or 0.30 per cent,to Rs 117.55 per kg,with a business turnover of 743 lots.

Marketmen said pick up in demand from battery-makers in the spot market mainly helped lead prices to trade a shade higher at futures trade.

Meanwhile,lead gained 0.1 per cent to USD 2,130.25 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange.