Zinc futures rise on high demand

New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) Zinc prices on Thursday rose 95 paise to Rs 268.30 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 95 paise or 0.36 per cent at Rs 268.30 per kg with a business turnover of 2,189 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.