Zinc futures rise on high demand

New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) Zinc prices on Monday rose Rs 2.25 to Rs 271.40 per kilogram in the futures trade amid a pick up in spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for September delivery traded higher Rs 2.25 or 0.84 per cent at Rs 271.40 per kg with a business turnover of 2,526 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.