Zinc futures rise on high demand

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Zinc prices on Tuesday rose 0.87 per cent to Rs 285.55 per kilogram in the futures trade amid a pick-up in spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for November delivery traded Rs 2.45 or 0.87 per cent higher at Rs 285.55 per kg in 1,177 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.