 "Zinc up 0.6% on overseas cues")
Zinc futures prices today edged up by 0.60% to Rs 108.25 per kg amid a firm global trend and better domestic demand, as speculators enlarged positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the June contract edged up by 65 paise, or 0.60%, to Rs 108.25 per kg in 1,069 lots.
The July contract rose marginally by 50 paise to Rs 103.80 per kg in 36 lots.
Marketmen said improved demand in the spot market amid a firming trend in base metals overseas, supported the rise in metal prices at futures trade.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the June contract edged up by 65 paise, or 0.60%, to Rs 108.25 per kg in 1,069 lots.
The July contract rose marginally by 50 paise to Rs 103.80 per kg in 36 lots.
Marketmen said improved demand in the spot market amid a firming trend in base metals overseas, supported the rise in metal prices at futures trade.