 "Zinc up 0.2% on overseas cues, spot demand")
Zinc futures prices today edged up by 0.27% to Rs 129.55 per kg amid a firm global trend and better domestic demand as speculators built-up positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in February edged up by 35 paise, or 0.27%, to Rs 129.55 per kg, with a business turnover of 161 lots.
The metal for delivery in March also rose by a similar margin to trade at Rs 129.95 per kg with a business turnover of 13 lots.
Marketmen said improved demand in the domestic spot market and a firming trend in metal overseas supported the rise in metal prices at futures trade.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in February edged up by 35 paise, or 0.27%, to Rs 129.55 per kg, with a business turnover of 161 lots.
The metal for delivery in March also rose by a similar margin to trade at Rs 129.95 per kg with a business turnover of 13 lots.
Marketmen said improved demand in the domestic spot market and a firming trend in metal overseas supported the rise in metal prices at futures trade.