Zinc futures rise on spot demand

New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Zinc prices edged up Rs 2.65 to Rs 216.05 per kilogramme in the futures trade amid a pick-up in spot demand on Tuesday.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for July delivery traded higher by Rs 2.65 or 1.24 per cent at Rs 216.05 per kg with a business turnover of 668 lots.

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