Zinc futures rise on spot demand

New Delhi: Zinc prices on Tuesday rose by 20 paise to Rs 196.65 per kg in futures trade tracking a firm trend in physical markets on the back of pick up in spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for October delivery traded higher by 20 paise, or 0.1 per cent, at Rs 196.65 per kg with a business turnover of 2,134 lots.

Marketmen said widening of positions by participants following a pick up in demand from consuming industries kept zinc prices higher in futures trade.