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Zinc futures edged up by 0.66% to Rs 138 per kg amid a firm global trend and better domestic demand as speculators enlarged positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in current month edged up by 90 paise, or 0.66%, to Rs 138 per kg, with a business turnover of 591 lots.
The metal for delivery in January next year also rose by 80 paise, or 0.58%, to Rs 138.35 per kg, with a business turnover of 19 lots.
Marketmen said improved demand in the spot market amid a firming trend in base metals overseas supported the upside in zinc prices at futures trade.
