NEW DELHI, July 21: Zinc futures traded a shade lower at Rs 137.90 per kg today amidst profit-booking by speculators and subdued spot demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in current month traded lower by 30 paise, or 0.22 per cent, to Rs 137.90 per kg in a business turnover of 267 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in August shed 20 paise, or 0.14 per cent, to Rs 138.35 per kg in 19 lots.
Market analysts said besides profit-booking, subdued demand from consuming industries in the spot market led to the fall in zinc prices at futures trade. (PTI)
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