Zinc gains 0.4% on overseas trend

Gains in base metals at the London Metal Exchange ahead of the China's economic data influences prices

Tracking a firming trend in other base metals on global cues, zinc futures traded 0.40% higher at Rs 101.60 per kg today as participants enlarged their positions.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in November up by 40 paise, or 0.40%, to Rs 101.60 per kg, with a turnover of 2,416 lots.

December zinc traded higher by 30 paise, or 0.39%, to Rs 112.90 per kg, with a turnover of 148 lots.

Marketmen said gains in base metals at the London Metal Exchange ahead of the China's economic data influenced zinc futures prices.