Zinc moves up 0.5% on global cues

Firming trend in base metals overseas helped the trade here

Zinc futures for January edged up by 55 paise, or 0.5%, to Rs 110.55 per kg in 2,115 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the February contract traded higher by 55 paise, or 0.5%, to Rs 111.25 per kg in 203 lots.

Improved spot market, better domestic demand and speculators enlarging their positions supported the trade.

Firming trend in base metals overseas helped metal futures trade here.