Zinc futures rise on high demand

New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI) Zinc prices on Monday marginally rose 5 paise to Rs 275.55 per kilogram in the futures trade amid a pick-up in spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for December delivery traded marginally higher by 5 paise or 0.02 per cent at Rs 275.55 per kg with a business turnover of 951 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.