text: Indian copper falls , state firm may cut rates . BOMBAY 1996-08-30 Indian copper prices fell on Friday as dealers awaited an announcement relating to price cuts by state-owned producer , Hindustan Copper Ltd , traders said . Nickel extended gains while other base metals were unchanged in narrow trade , they said . Ready copper fell by 150 rupees at 12,350 rupees per quintal on fresh offerings by the stockists who expect Hindustan Copper to cut prices . Nickel rose by 500 to 39,200 rupees on thin supply and fresh buying by stainless steel makers . Tin was unchanged at 36,000 rupees , so did zinc at 6,300 rupees and lead at 4,900 rupees . Aluminium was quiet at 7,450 rupees . -- Bombay Commodities +91-22-265 9000