Aluminium, zinc soften on global cues

Prices of aluminium and zinc fell by Rs 2 per kg at the non-ferrous metal markets today largely in line with a weak trend overseas.

Besides, muted demand from consuming industries at domestic spot market, too weighed on prices.

Traders said sentiments turned bearish after aluminium and zinc prices slipped post the US delayed aluminium and
Globally, aluminium for delivery in three-months slipped 0.6 per cent to USD 2,242 a tonne, while zinc, used to galvanise
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):