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 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 experienced a modest increase, closing up 1.18% at Rs 312.7. This uptick was bolstered by positive sentiment regarding stable demand from China, coupled with diminishing inventories and persistent disruptions on the supply side. Sentiment was bolstered by reports of planned maintenance shutdowns at multiple Chinese zinc mines, anticipated to diminish concentrate availability in 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
Zinc prices experienced a slight decline, closing down by 0.44% at Rs 307.65, as profit-taking occurred following a recent surge fueled by speculative purchasing amid worries about tightening supply. The correction occurred notwithstanding new signs of supply-side limitations in China, where a central zinc mine is poised for routine maintenance, leading to a decrease in Read More
Zinc prices continued their upward trajectory, closing with an increase of 2.59% at Rs 312.95. This rise was bolstered by limited year-end trading activity, speculative purchasing, and a depreciating US dollar, all amidst apprehensions regarding tightening supply conditions. Planned maintenance shutdowns at zinc mines in Central and Southwest China are anticipated to provide additional support Read More
