Supported by pick-up in spot demand and a better trend at the London Metal Exchange, zinc futures prices rose by 0.39% today.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for July delivery traded higher by 40 paise, or 0.39%, to Rs 103.25 per kg, with a business turnover of 1,072 lots.
Similarly, the metal for August delivery weakened by 35 paise, or 0.38%, to Rs 104.35 per kg, with a trade volume of 27 lots.
Market analysts said besides pick-up in spot demand, gains in zinc prices at the London Metal Exchange (LME) also influenced metal prices at futures trade here.
Meanwhile, zinc rose 0.7% to $2,326.50 a tonne at the LME.
