 "Zinc up by 0.2% on overseas cues")
Zinc futures rose marginally by 0.18% to Rs 138.40 per kg as speculators created positions amid a firming trend in base metals overseas and better domestic demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in May was up by 25 paise, or 0.18%, to Rs 138.40 per kg, with a business turnover of 16 lots.
The metal for delivery in April also edged higher by just five paise, or 0.04%, to Rs 137.60 per kg, with a business turnover of 124 lots.
Marketmen said besides a firming trend at domestic spot market, strength in base metals at the London Metal Exchange, supported the upside in zinc prices at futures trade.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in May was up by 25 paise, or 0.18%, to Rs 138.40 per kg, with a business turnover of 16 lots.
The metal for delivery in April also edged higher by just five paise, or 0.04%, to Rs 137.60 per kg, with a business turnover of 124 lots.
Marketmen said besides a firming trend at domestic spot market, strength in base metals at the London Metal Exchange, supported the upside in zinc prices at futures trade.