Zinc up by 0.1% on global cues
Speculators enlarged positions amid a firm global trend and better domestic demand
 "Zinc up by 0.1% on global cues")
Zinc futures edged up by 0.15% to Rs 130.65 per kg today as speculators enlarged positions amid a firm global trend and better domestic demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in the current month rose 35 paise, or 0.15%, to Rs 130.65 per kg, with a business turnover of 263 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in March traded higher by 20 paise, or 0.15%, to Rs 131.50 per kg in a turnover of 17 lots.
Marketmen said besides improved spot demand, a firming trend in base metals overseas, led to the rise in zinc prices at futures trade here.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in the current month rose 35 paise, or 0.15%, to Rs 130.65 per kg, with a business turnover of 263 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in March traded higher by 20 paise, or 0.15%, to Rs 131.50 per kg in a turnover of 17 lots.
Marketmen said besides improved spot demand, a firming trend in base metals overseas, led to the rise in zinc prices at futures trade here.