 "Zinc down 0.2% on weak demand")
Zinc futures prices today edged lower by 0.22% to Rs 138.80 per kg largely in line with a weak trend at the spot markets due to sluggish demand and a subdued trend overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in August fell by 30 paise, or 0.22%, to Rs 138.80 per kg, with a business turnover of 543 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in September fell marginally by 30 paise, or 0.21%, to trade at Rs 139.65 per kg, with a business turnover of nine lots.
Marketmen said sluggish domestic demand and the metal's weakness at the London Metal Exchange, put pressure on zinc futures here.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in August fell by 30 paise, or 0.22%, to Rs 138.80 per kg, with a business turnover of 543 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in September fell marginally by 30 paise, or 0.21%, to trade at Rs 139.65 per kg, with a business turnover of nine lots.
Marketmen said sluggish domestic demand and the metal's weakness at the London Metal Exchange, put pressure on zinc futures here.