Zinc prices on Tuesday edged higher by 0.56 per cent to Rs 171.50 per kg in futures market as traders built up fresh positions.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in May traded higher by 95 paise, or 0.56 per cent, to Rs 171.50 per kg in a business turnover of 2 lots.
Market analysts said fresh positions created by participants on the back of rise in demand from consuming industries mainly attributed to gain in zinc prices.
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