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Zinc futures edged up by 0.55% to Rs 118.20 per kg amid a firm global trend and better domestic demand as speculators enlarged positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in March edged up by 65 paise, or 0.55%, to Rs 118.20 per kg, with a business turnover of 313 lots.
The metal for delivery in April also rose by 55 paise, or 0.46%, to Rs 119.10 per kg, with a business turnover of 27 lots.
Marketmen said improved demand in the spot market amid a firming trend in select base metals overseas, supported the rise in metal prices at futures trade.
