New Delhi, Jun 17 (PTI) Zinc prices on Friday increased by 50 paise to Rs 316.55 per kilogram in the futures trade, tracking a firm trend in physical markets amid a pick-up in spot demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for June delivery traded higher by 50 paise or 0.16 per cent at Rs 316.55 per kg with a business turnover of 1,239 lots.
Marketmen said widening of positions by participants, following a pick-up in demand from consuming industries kept zinc prices higher in the futures trade.
