NEW DELHI, May 26: Taking positive cues from overseas market and better domestic demand, zinc futures edged up by 0.91 per cent today as speculators enlarged positions.
In futures trading at the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in May went up Rs 1.25, or 0.91 per cent, to Rs 139.15 per kg, with a business turnover of 533 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in June traded higher by Rs 1.15, or 0.67 per cent, at Rs 112.80 per kg in a turnover of 12 lots.
Traders said besides improved spot demand, a firming trend in the metal overseas helped, where copper and other base metals strengthened the upside. (PTI)