Zinc prices rose by 1.39 per cent to Rs 204.45 per kg in futures trade Thursday, tracking a firm trend at the spot market on the back of pick-up in demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for June contracts was trading higher by Rs 2.80, or 1.39 per cent, to Rs 204.45 per kg with a business turnover of 4,508 lots.
Marketmen said widening of positions by participants following pick-up in demand from consuming industries kept zinc prices higher.
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