Zinc prices edged up by 0.40% in futures trade today after speculators created fresh positions, supported by rising spot demand and a firming global trend.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the February cntract for zinc traded higher by 40 paise, or 0.40%, to Rs 99.70 per kg, with a business turnover of 468 lots.

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