At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in October month edged up by 15 paise, or 0.09 per cent, to Rs 160.30 per kg in business turnover of 256 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in November contracts traded higher by 10 paise, or 0.06 per cent to Rs 160.20 per kg in 141 lots.
Market analysts said fresh positions created by traders who opened their new accounts on the first day of Samvat year 2073, mainly led to rise in zinc prices at futures trade.