In range-bound trade, zinc futures fell by 0.28% to Rs 105.65 per kg today as traders reduced their positions due to subdued spot demand.
However, a better trend at the London Metal Exchange (LME), capped losses.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for August delivery fell by 30 paise, or 0.28%, to Rs 105.65 per kg, with a business turnover of 79 lots.
The metal for September delivery also fell by 5 paise, or 0.05%, to Rs 106.65 per kg, with a trade turnover of three lots.
Analysts said subdued demand at the domestic spot markets mainly led to the fall in zinc futures prices but a better trend at the LME, restricted losses.
At the LME, zinc gained 0.60% to $2,369 per tonne.