Zinc futures rise on high demand
New Delhi, Dec 23 (PTI) Zinc prices on Monday rose Rs 1.80 to Rs 280.45 per kilogram in the futures trade amid a pick-up in spot demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for January delivery traded higher by Rs 1.80 or 0.65 per cent at Rs 280.45 per kg with a business turnover of 1,818 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.