 "Zinc up by 0.6% on overseas cues")
Zinc futures rose by 0.64% to Rs 117.25 per kg after speculators increased bets amid a firming trend in base metals overseas and better domestic demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in March was up 75 paise, or 0.64%, to Rs 117.25 per kg, with a business turnover of 59 lots.
The metal for delivery in February also edged higher by 60 paise, or 0.52%, to Rs 116.50 per kg, with a business turnover of 1,065 lots.
Marketmen said besides a firming trend at domestic spot market, strength in base metals at the London Metal Exchange influenced zinc prices in futures trade.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in March was up 75 paise, or 0.64%, to Rs 117.25 per kg, with a business turnover of 59 lots.
The metal for delivery in February also edged higher by 60 paise, or 0.52%, to Rs 116.50 per kg, with a business turnover of 1,065 lots.
Marketmen said besides a firming trend at domestic spot market, strength in base metals at the London Metal Exchange influenced zinc prices in futures trade.