Zinc futures up 0.50 pc

New Delhi, Jan 23 (PTI) Zinc futures prices today edged up by 0.50 per cent to Rs 110.55 per kg amid a firm global trend and better domestic demand, as speculators enlarged positions. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in January edged up by 55 paise, or 0.50 per cent, to Rs 110.55 per kg, with a business turnover of 2,115 lots. Likewise, the metal for delivery in February traded higher by 55 paise, or 0.50 per cent, to Rs 111.25 per kg, with a business turnover of 203 lots. Marketmen said improved demand in the spot market amid a firming trend in base metals overseas, supported the rise in metal prices at futures trade.