Zinc futures rise marginally to Rs 173.50 per kg

New Delhi, Jul 15 () Zinc prices on Wednesday rose by 80 paise to Rs 173.50 per kg in futures trade, tracking a firm trend in physical markets on the back of pick-up in spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for July delivery traded higher by 80 paise, or 0.46 per cent, at Rs 173.50 per kg with a business turnover of 2,330 lots.

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