However, other base metals traded in a narrow range in limited deals and settled around previous levels.
Traders attributed the rise in zinc prices to some demand from consuming industries at domestic spot market.
In the national capital, zinc ingot traded higher by Rs 2 to Rs 102-108 per kg.
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot Rs 102-108, Nickel plate (4x4) Rs 820-825, gun metal scrap Rs 227, Bell metal scrap Rs 229, copper mixed scrap Rs 360, chadri deshi Rs 295.