Zinc settled 1.4% lower at Rs 410.6, influenced by expectations of increased refined production from Japan’s Mitsui Kinzoku, which intends to produce 117,700 tonnes of refined zinc in the second half of fiscal 2026, reflecting a 32% year-on-year increase. Sentiment was influenced by weaker Chinese economic indicators, as industrial profits increased by 15.7% in the Read More
Zinc prices settled down 0.39% at Rs 434.1, influenced by elevated prices that weakened demand and discouraged buying in China. Additionally, expectations of increased Chinese export deliveries to the LME contributed to the downward pressure. The decline was also influenced by a sharp pullback in copper amid changing tariff expectations, which weighed on the broader Read More
Zinc settled 1.8% higher at Rs 427.65 following reports of an industrial accident at Korea Zinc’s Onsan smelter, which raised concerns regarding near-term supply. Additionally, tight inventories outside China offered further support. The LME cash zinc contract premium over the three-month contract persisted at a high level of $124 per tonne, indicative of limited physical Read More
Zinc settled 0.27% higher at Rs 414.85, supported by growing concerns over supply constraints. However, the extent of the gains was curtailed as renewed hostilities in the Middle East led to a rise in oil prices, thereby reigniting inflationary pressures. LME zinc cancelled warrants reached 30,875 tonnes, marking the highest level in over a year, Read More
Zinc prices concluded the session with an increase of 0.76%, reaching Rs 417.4. This rise is attributed to concerns over tightening supply, a decrease in exchange inventories, and a boost in economic sentiment. However, it is noteworthy that the escalating prices are starting to exert pressure on physical demand in China. The zinc inventories monitored Read More
