Zinc prices edged up by 0.53% in futures trade today on speculative buying supported by rising spot market demand.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in March traded higher by 55 paise, or 0.53%, to Rs 104.05 per kg, with a business turnover of 42 lots.

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Market analysts attributed rise in zinc futures to a firming trend at the spot markets on the back of pick up in demand.

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