Zinc prices declined by 0.24% to Rs 251.50 per kilogram in futures trading on Tuesday, as traders pared down positions amid subdued demand in the spot market.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), zinc contracts for July delivery fell by 60 paise to Rs 251.50 per kg, with 999 lots traded.

According to analysts, the drop in prices was primarily driven by reduced buying interest from consuming industries in the physical market, prompting participants to trim their exposure.