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Zinc futures prices today edged up by 0.55% to Rs 128.35 per kg amid a firm global trend and better domestic demand, as speculators enlarged positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in February up by 70 paise, or 0.55%, to Rs 128.35 per kg, with a business turnover of 1,271 lots.
The metal for delivery in March also rose by 60 paise, or 0.47% to Rs 128.55 per kg, with a business turnover of 12 lots.
Marketmen said improved demand in the spot market amid a firming trend in base metals overseas as a report showed China's new credit expanded to a record, supporting demand outlook in the world's biggest user of the metal, influenced zinc prices at futures trade.
