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Zinc futures for May edged up by Rs 1.25, or 1.28%, to Rs 99.15 per kg in 1,876 lots.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the June contract rose by similar margin to trade at Rs 100.15 per kg in 83 lots.
Prices edged up amid better domestic demand as speculators enlarged positions.
Firming trend in base metals overseas, supported the rise in metal prices at futures trade here.
