Supported by a strong demand at the spot market and a steady trend overseas, zinc futures prices rose by 0.19% today.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for July delivery traded 20 paise, or 0.19% higher, at Rs 106.50 per kg, with a business turnover of 443 lots.
Similarly, the metal for August delivery also edged higher by 15 paise, or 0.14% to Rs 107.55, with a trade volume of 25 lots.
Market analysts said a better trend in spot markets on the back of pick up in industrial demand, mainly pushed up zinc prices at futures trade here.
Meanwhile, zinc traded steady at $2,412 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange.
