Zinc declined by 0.47% to close at Rs 326.95, influenced by a stronger dollar and ongoing apprehensions regarding China’s demand prospects. As markets in China resumed operations following the holidays, traders looked forward to potential restocking activities; however, the prevailing sentiment was one of caution due to a backdrop of mixed economic indicators. Weak data Read More
Zinc experienced a modest increase, closing 0.21% higher at Rs 327, bolstered by ongoing supply concerns despite the mixed signals regarding broader demand. The combination of constrained inventories and intermittent mining interruptions in China provided a foundation of support. A mine in southwest China halted production earlier this month, while a lead-zinc operation in central Read More
Zinc declined by 0.76%, finishing at Rs 321.15, as it mirrored a wider market downturn, with Chinese traders withdrawing in observance of the Lunar New Year holiday. Sentiment was further dampened by increasing inventories, as stocks in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses surged by 23.1% week-on-week. Demand has weakened following the completion of pre-holiday restocking by Read More
Zinc concluded the trading session with a 0.98% increase, reaching Rs 328.95, bolstered by anticipated short-term supply disruptions and favorable demand outlooks. As the Lunar New Year draws near, a zinc mine located in Southwest China has halted operations in early February, with a projected resumption in March. This suspension is expected to lead to Read More
Zinc concluded the trading session with a decline of 0.77%, settling at Rs 321.7, influenced by a combination of increased production in China and the strengthening of the dollar, which exerted downward pressure on the market. In December 2025, China’s refined zinc production reached an unprecedented 675,000 tons, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.1%. This Read More
Zinc prices declined by 0.88% to close at Rs 319.55, influenced by profit-taking and a stronger U.S. dollar as markets adjusted in anticipation of Donald Trump’s nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair. The appreciation of the dollar has diminished demand for base metals, leading certain investors to secure Read More
Zinc prices experienced a notable increase, closing higher by 2.58% at Rs 324.4, driven by escalating worries regarding constrained near-term supply. Refined zinc production is projected to have decreased by approximately 2% last year, even with a 6.3% increase in mined output. This discrepancy highlights ongoing production restrictions among smelters, especially in Kazakhstan and Japan, Read More
Zinc prices concluded the trading session down 1.59% at Rs 312.8, influenced by regulatory and macroeconomic challenges emanating from China. Sentiment deteriorated following directives from Chinese regulators mandating exchanges, such as the Shanghai Futures Exchange, to eliminate high-frequency trading servers, thereby curtailing speculative engagement. Concerns regarding demand prospects remained as China’s 2025 new bank lending Read More
Zinc prices declined by 0.74% to close at Rs 307.35, influenced by a stronger dollar index, which reached its highest point since early December as investors reevaluated the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook in light of mixed U.S. economic data. U.S. labor indicators exhibited resilience, as initial jobless claims saw a modest increase while announced job Read More
Zinc prices experienced a decline, closing down by 0.47% at Rs 306.6, influenced by revived apprehensions regarding demand following a sequence of disappointing economic indicators from China. In November, China’s zinc production increased by 13.3% compared to the previous year, reaching 654,000 metric tons, highlighting a significant near-term supply surplus. Nonetheless, the downside was constrained Read More
