Base Metals: Nickel, copper decline in futures trade owing to weak demand

Nickel futures on Wednesday declined by Rs 8.40 to Rs 1,012.50 per kg due to reducing of positions by speculators amid sluggish demand in spot market.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, nickel contracts for December delivery fell by Rs 8.40 or 0.82 per cent, to Rs 1,012.50 per kg with a business turnover of 2,830 lots.

Similarly, nickel contracts for January delivery fell by…