Amid a firm global trend and better domestic demand, zinc futures prices today rose by 0.40% to Rs 112.60 per kg today as speculators enlarged their positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the January contract edged up by 45 paise, or 0.40%, to Rs 112.60 per kg, with a business turnover of 54 lots.
The December contract traded higher by 40 paise, or 0.36% to Rs 111.90 per kg, with a business turnover of 887 lots.
Marketmen said improved demand in the spot market amid a firming trend in base metals overseas after data showed Chinese manufacturing activity may expand at a faster pace, raising demand outlook for the metals, mainly led to the rise in zinc futures prices.
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