 "Zinc up 0.5% on spot demand")
Zinc futures prices today firmed up by 0.49% to Rs 101.65 per kg amid a positive global trend and better domestic demand, as speculators created positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the May contract went up by 50 paise, or 0.49%, to Rs 101.65 per kg in 461 lots.
The June contract also rose by 45 paise, or 0.44%, to Rs 102.50 per kg in 45 lots.
Marketmen said besides improved demand in the spot market, a firming trend in copper and other base metals overseas, supported the upside in zinc prices at futures trade.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the May contract went up by 50 paise, or 0.49%, to Rs 101.65 per kg in 461 lots.
The June contract also rose by 45 paise, or 0.44%, to Rs 102.50 per kg in 45 lots.
Marketmen said besides improved demand in the spot market, a firming trend in copper and other base metals overseas, supported the upside in zinc prices at futures trade.