 "Zinc up by 0.4% on overseas cues")
Zinc futures rose marginally by 0.36% to Rs 110.95 per kg after speculators increased bets amid a firming trend in base metals overseas and better domestic demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in November was up 40 paise, or 0.36%, to Rs 110.95 per kg, with a business turnover of 428 lots.
The metal for delivery in December also edged higher by 25 paise, or 0.22%, to Rs 111.95 per kg, with a business turnover of nine lots.
Marketmen said besides a firming trend at domestic spot market, strength in base metals at the London Metal Exchange influenced zinc prices in futures trade.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in November was up 40 paise, or 0.36%, to Rs 110.95 per kg, with a business turnover of 428 lots.
The metal for delivery in December also edged higher by 25 paise, or 0.22%, to Rs 111.95 per kg, with a business turnover of nine lots.
Marketmen said besides a firming trend at domestic spot market, strength in base metals at the London Metal Exchange influenced zinc prices in futures trade.