Zinc prices rose by 1.24 per cent to Rs 204.15 per kg in futures trade Tuesday tracking a firm trend at the physical market on the back of pick-up in demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for June contracts was trading higher by Rs 2.50, or 1.24 per cent, to Rs 204.15 per kg with a business turnover of 4,147 lots.
Marketmen said widening of positions by participants following pick-up in demand from consuming industries kept zinc prices higher.
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