India, Oct. 16 -- Zinc futures prices moved higher on Friday, supported by increased demand from market participants in the spot market.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), zinc contracts for October delivery advanced by Rs 2.85, or 0.69 per cent, to Rs 417.45 per kg. The contracts recorded a trading volume of 550 lots.

Market participants attributed the uptick in zinc futures to stronger demand in the spot market.

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