Zinc futures up 0.18% on short-covering, spot demand

NEW DELHI, Oct 31: Zinc futures edged up by 0.18 per cent to Rs 141.55 per kg today after speculators covered-up their short positions amidst rising demand in domestic spot markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in November moved up by 25 paise, or 0.18 per cent, to Rs 141.30 per kg in a business turnover of 69 lots.
The metal for delivery this month rose by 15 paise, or 0.11 per cent, to trade at Rs 141.75 per kg with a business turnover of 157 lots.
According to marketmen, apart from improved demand in the spot markets, covering-up of short positions by speculators on the last day of October, supported the upside in zinc futures. (PTI)