Zinc, from uncertainty to precision.

SHG ingot pricing, galvanising demand signals, and hedge alignment in one view—so you navigate concentrated supply with clarity.

By Novaex Team

Indicative data — for illustration only

Plan rate (₹/kg)

302.53

USD/INR

93.67

Daily change

+0.93%

Zinc Overview

Indicative
April 1, 2026

LME Cash

$3,229.64

USD/MT

MCX Near

₹302.5

/kg

USD/INR

93.67

FX

Day Range

$3,228.19–3,250.94

USD/MT

₹/kgDate

Derived forward curve in ₹/kg

Reality check

Why zinc is hard

Concentrated supply

HZL controls ~75% of domestic zinc; a single production update moves the market.

Galvanising demand cycles

Seasonal galvanising demand swings create basis volatility between LME and MCX.

FX drag

₹ moves against LME zinc create unexpected INR/kg swings for buyers.

Import parity dependency

When domestic supply tightens, import parity becomes the price anchor overnight.

Alloy grade complexity

SHG ingots vs Zamak alloys vs galvanising-grade—each has its own premium stack.

Working capital

Margin calls and premium payments clash; without early alerts, costs escalate.

How teams cope

The old workflow

1

Check LME and MCX for zinc levels; monitor HZL updates

2

Convert USD/MT to ₹/kg; factor in SHG premiums

3

Assess import parity when domestic supply tightens

4

Wait for HZL/Vedanta price circulars under pressure

5

Verify MTM & margin calls; track alloy-grade premiums

6

Reconcile spreadsheets; P&L alignment at month‑end

Clarity in one place

How Novaex changes this

Contract Picker

Map delivery to LME 3M prompt or MCX month; see carry and date alignment for zinc.

Price Hygiene

LME to clean ₹/kg with SHG premium overlay and import parity calculation.

Supplier Signal Watch

Track HZL production updates and Vedanta availability with pre‑alerts.

Hedge Windows

AI highlights optimal entry points for zinc hedges when HZL supply shifts.

One‑tap RFQs

Send structured RFQs to ingot and alloy suppliers; timestamped and audit‑ready.

Position Sync

Physical, hedges, and FX in one ledger; reconciled MTM across zinc positions.

Supplier Triggers

At‑a‑glance status for leading suppliers. (Sample data)

Hindustan Zinc (HZL)
Capacity watch
Vedanta
Steady

We never say "buy now." We frame: consider locking physical / layer hedge / hold & monitor.

Contract Picker

Indicative guide — select a delivery month to see which exchange prompt typically aligns. Not a trading recommendation.

For a May delivery, the indicative hedge prompt is May 3rd‑Wed on LME and May on MCX.

Carry impact ≈ ₹0.8–1.5/kg. FX sensitivity: ±0.5 in USD/INR ≈ ±₹1.4/kg.

Indicative only — actual contract selection depends on settlement dates, liquidity, and your broker. Consult your broker before placing trades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to turn chaos into clarity?

See hedge windows early, align contracts, and keep P&L honest.

Analytics only. You remain the decision maker. Full policy in Terms.

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