 "Zinc up 0.14% on overseas cues, spot demand")
Zinc futures were marginally up by 0.14% to Rs 138.85 per kg as speculators created positions amid a firming trend in base metals overseas and better domestic demand.
At Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in July was up by 20 paise, or 0.14%, at Rs 138.85 per kg, with a business turnover of 3 lots.
The metal for delivery in June also rose 15 paise, or 0.11%, to trade at Rs 138.20 per kg, with a business turnover of 156 lots.
Marketmen said strength in copper and other base metals at the London Metal Exchange supported the upside in zinc prices in futures trade.
At Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in July was up by 20 paise, or 0.14%, at Rs 138.85 per kg, with a business turnover of 3 lots.
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The metal for delivery in June also rose 15 paise, or 0.11%, to trade at Rs 138.20 per kg, with a business turnover of 156 lots.
Marketmen said strength in copper and other base metals at the London Metal Exchange supported the upside in zinc prices in futures trade.