Zinc futures rise to Rs 226 mark on spot demand

New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) Zinc prices rose Rs 1.90 to Rs 226.20 per kg in the futures trade on Monday tracking a firm trend in physical markets on the back of a pick-up in spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for the February delivery traded higher by Rs 1.90, or 0.85 per cent, at Rs 226.20 per kg with a business turnover of 2,516 lots.

Marketmen said widening of positions by participants following a pick-up in demand from consuming industries kept zinc prices higher in futures trade. PTI SHW



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