At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in January edged up by 15 paise, or 0.12 per cent, to Rs 128.75 per kg, with a business turnover of 269 lots.
The metal for delivery in February also rose by 10 paise, or 0.08 per cent to trade at Rs 129.15 per kg, with a business turnover 9 lots.
Marketmen said improved demand in the spot market amid a firming trend in base metals overseas, supported the rise in metal prices at futures trade.