Zinc rose 0.33% to $1,850 per tonne at the London Metal Exchange
Slow progress of monsoon affected production, taking prices higher
Fresh positions also influenced prices
Turmeric is planted between June and August
NCDEX pepper up 1.2% on cues
Firm spot market sentiment pulled prices higher
Pick up in spot demand, lower arrivals took prices higehr
Delayed sowing due to less rainfall also supported trading sentiment
Increased supplies in the physical market also pulled prices higher
Meanwhile, silver gained 0.4% to $27.21 an ounce in Singapore
Weak trend in overseas market also influenced prices
Cotton production in India stood at a record 35.2 million bales in the 2011-12 crop year (July-June)
See all-time high monthly net outflow as Re dips to new low
NCDEX benchmark index up 10% over a month, as expectations on sowing gather pace
JSW, MSPL actively explore ways to tap very-low-grade ore in Karnataka