 "Zinc down 0.3% on global cues")
Amid a weak trend in base metals in global markets, zinc futures traded 0.30% lower at Rs 134.20 per kg today as speculators reduced their positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in February eased by 40 paise, or 0.30%, to Rs 134.20 per kg in a business turnover of 10 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in January contracts fell by 25 paise, or 0.29%, to Rs 133.50 per kg in 311 lots.
Marketmen said the weakness in zinc at futures trade was mostly due to a weak trend in base metals at the London Metal Exchange amid low global demand concern.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in February eased by 40 paise, or 0.30%, to Rs 134.20 per kg in a business turnover of 10 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in January contracts fell by 25 paise, or 0.29%, to Rs 133.50 per kg in 311 lots.
Marketmen said the weakness in zinc at futures trade was mostly due to a weak trend in base metals at the London Metal Exchange amid low global demand concern.