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Zinc futures trade lower on sluggish demand
Mar-19-2026

Zinc futures traded lower on MCX as speculators trimmed their positions due to strong US dollar and sluggish demand at domestic spot markets. Zinc prices weakened further after the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in the range of 3.5% to 3.75%, citing a surge in oil prices and persistent inflationary risks.

The contract for March delivery was trading at Rs 310.15 down by 1.23% or Rs 3.85 from its previous closing of Rs 314.00. The open interest of the contract stood at 1637 lots.

The contract for April delivery was trading at Rs 311.60 down by 1.35% or Rs 4.25 from its previous closing of Rs 315.85. The open interest of the contract stood at 2245 lots on MCX.


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