Zinc futures rise on high demand

New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Zinc prices on Tuesday rose Rs 1.25 to Rs 272.60 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 1.25 or 0.46 per cent at Rs 272.60 per kg with a business turnover of 1,060 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.