Zinc Futures Surge on Strong Demand

New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) Zinc prices on Friday rose 80 paise to Rs 266.30 per kilogram in the futures trade amid a pick up in spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for October delivery traded higher 80 paise or 0.3 per cent at Rs 266.30 per kg with a business turnover of 696 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.