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Zinc futures prices today edged up by 0.10% to Rs 101.40 per kg amid a firm global trend, as speculators enlarged positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the June contract moved up by 10 paise, or 0.10%, to Rs 101.40 per kg in 25 lots.
The May contract gained 5 paise, or 0.05% to Rs 100.25 per kg in 602 lots.
Marketmen said besides improved demand in the spot market, a firming trend in copper and other base metals overseas on improving US data, supported the rise in metal prices at futures trade.
