Nickel futures today edged up by 0.66 per cent on pick up in demand for the metal in the physical markets.
Nickel for the April month contract gained 0.66 per cent to Rs 562 per kg at 1430 hrs on the Multi Commodity Exchange.
Similarly, the metal for the May month contract also inched up by 0.53 per cent to Rs 567 per kg, while June month contract traded 0.33 per cent higher at Rs 574.50 per kg
Marketmen said good demand from consuming industries mainly influenced the nickel prices at the futures market here.
