Zinc futures prices gain on high demand

New Delhi, Zinc prices rose by 70 paise to Rs 269.05 per kg in futures trade on Friday amid strong spot demand.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of zinc contract for August delivery rose by 70 paise or 0.26 percent to Rs 269.05 per kg in a business turnover of 3,166 lots.

Zinc prices rose in futures trade as participants increased the size of their deals following a rise in demand from consumer industries, market sources said.