Lead futures traded down on the MCX today due to increased selling pressure amid weak global cues.

At the MCX, Lead, November 2008 contract opened at Rs 73.75 per kg as compared to its earlier closing of Rs 74.45, it tossed in the range of Rs 71.10-73.80 and was last traded at Rs 72, down 3.29% ( 6.19 p. m., Wednesday).

Lead December, 2008 contract opened at Rs 74.15 per kg as compared to its previous closing of Rs 75.65. The last quoted price for the same was Rs 73.35, down 3.04%.

Lead January, 2009 contract was traded down 1.16 % to Rs 72.40 per kg as compared to its previous closing of Rs 73.25.