Zinc futures rise on high demand

New Delhi, Sep 24 (PTI) Zinc prices on Tuesday rose Rs 5.65 to Rs 272.05 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 5.65 or 2.12 per cent at Rs 272.05 per kg with a business turnover of 2,205 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.