MCX zinc futures open higher on supply concerns, renewed demand
This story was originally published at 09:57 IST on 25 February 2026
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MUMBAI – Futures contracts of zinc on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India opened higher Wednesday as market sentiment improved on renewed demand at the end of the Chinese holiday season. Concerns over supply also supported prices. The most-traded March contract opened at INR 328.75 per kg, up 0.3% from the previous close of INR 328.30 per kg.
Market sentiment has improved as demand is seen picking up after Chinese markets reopened following the Lunar New Year holiday break, traders said.
The upside was also underpinned by ongoing supply tightness, with concerns lingering over mine disruptions and low inventory levels.
"Although zinc stocks in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses increased 23.1% from last week, broader supply constraints continue to lend support," according to Kedia Advisory.
At 0938 IST, the zinc March futures contract was trading at INR 329.15 per kg. So far in the day, it touched a high of INR 329.60 and a low of INR 328.75 per kg. End
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Reported by Abhijit Doshi
Edited by Tanima Banerjee
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