Zinc futures rise on spot demand

New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Zinc prices edged up 15 paise to Rs 213.20 per kilogramme in the futures trade amid a pick-up in spot demand on Friday.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for July delivery traded higher by 15 paise or 0.07 per cent at Rs 213.20 per kg with a business turnover of 2,401 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.