Zinc prices were trading up by 0.27 per cent to Rs 206.10 per kg in futures trading today as traders created fresh positions, taking positive cues from the spot market on uptick in demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in January traded higher by 55 paise, or 0.27 per cent, to Rs 206.10 per kg in a business turnover of 35 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in December edged up by 50 paise, or 0.24 per cent, to Rs 205.85 per kg in 592 lots.
Market analysts said, fresh positions built up by participants due to improved demand from consuming industries in the physical market, mainly attributed the rise in zinc prices at futures trade.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content