On the Multi Commodity Exchange, nickel contracts for March delivery gained Rs 3.10, or 0.33 per cent, to Rs 937.20 per kg in a business turnover of 1,711 lots.
Similarly, the metal for April delivery traded higher by Rs 1.80, or 0.19 per cent, at Rs 936.10 per kg in a business turnover of 12 lots.
Rising demand in spot market from alloy-makers mainly supported price rise in nickel futures, analysts said. VHP SHWSHW