In futures trading at the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in October surged Rs 1.05, or 0.93 per cent, to Rs 113.75 per kg, in a business turnover of 5,196 lots.
Also, metal for delivery in November contracts gained Rs 1.05, or 0.92 per cent, to Rs 114.95 per kg with a business volume of 260 lots.
According to marketmen, a firming trend in the base metal pack in yesterday's trading at the London Metal Exchange (LME) and uptick in demand at domestic spot markets from consuming industries supported the upside.