Zinc prices advanced 80 paise to Rs 282.65 per kg in futures trade on Friday, supported by improved spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), October zinc contracts rose 80 paise or 0.28% to Rs 282.65 per kg with a turnover of 1,181 lots.

Analysts said widening positions by traders, driven by a pick-up in demand from consuming industries, kept zinc prices firm in futures trading.