Amid a firm global trend and better domestic demand, zinc futures prices rose marginally by 0.10% to Rs 98.65 per kg today as speculators enlarged positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in October edged up by 10 paise, or 0.10%, to Rs 98.65 per kg, with a business turnover of 2,198 lots.
November zinc traded higher by a similar margin to Rs 100.25 per kg, with a business turnover of 282 lots.
Marketmen said improved demand in the spot market amid a firming trend in base metals overseas after data showed China's imports gained last month, led to the rise in zinc futures.
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