New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Zinc prices on Monday rose 90 paise to Rs 224.10 per kilogram in the futures trade amid a pick up in spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for December delivery traded higher by 90 paise or 0.4 per cent at Rs 224.10 per kg with a business turnover of 3,540 lots.

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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.

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