Zinc futures prices fell by 70 paise, or 0.17%, to Rs 419.75 per kg on Tuesday as speculators reduced their positions amid weak cues from the spot market.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), zinc contracts for October delivery declined 70 paise to Rs 419.75 per kg, with a business turnover of 486 lots.
Analysts attributed the decline to subdued demand from consuming industries in the physical market, prompting investors to trim their positions