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 prices experienced an upward movement, concluding with a gain of 1.69% at Rs 325.65, as market participants concentrated on imminent supply disruptions and the potential for reduced availability in the lead-up to the Chinese New Year. Numerous mines in China have declared temporary production halts for the holiday season, with facilities in the southwest 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 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 experienced a modest increase, closing up by 0.18% at Rs 311.9, bolstered by a depreciating U.S. dollar and stronger-than-anticipated economic indicators from China. The dollar index experienced a decline following U.S. President Donald Trump’s reaffirmation of his intention to implement an additional 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries, which exerted pressure 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 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
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
