Zinc prices on Monday rose 0.81 per cent to Rs 155.55 per kg in futures trade tracking a firm trend in physical markets on the back of increase in demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc futures contracts for May delivery traded higher by Rs 1.25, or 0.81 per cent, at Rs 155.55 per kg with a business turnover of 13,558 lots.
Marketmen said widening of positions by participants, following pick-up in demand from consuming industries, kept zinc prices higher.