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Zinc futures rose marginally by 0.18% to Rs 138.40 per kg as speculators created positions amid a firming trend in base metals overseas and better domestic demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in May was up by 25 paise, or 0.18%, to Rs 138.40 per kg, with a business turnover of 16 lots.
The metal for delivery in April also edged higher by just five paise, or 0.04%, to Rs 137.60 per kg, with a business turnover of 124 lots.
Marketmen said besides a firming trend at domestic spot market, strength in base metals at the London Metal Exchange, supported the upside in zinc prices at futures trade.
