At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in November moved up by Rs 2.20 or 1.26 per cent to Rs 177.20 per kg with a business turnover of 1,539 lots.
Metal for delivery in December too rose by Rs 2.10 or 1.20 per cent to trade at Rs 177.60 per kg in a business volume of 146 lots.
Marketmen said improved demand in the spot market amid a firming trend as metal markets in global market renewed their advance on stronger oil prices and optimism over demand in the US, mainly influenced zinc prices at futures trade here.