Aluminium futures rise on fresh bets

Aluminium prices on Thursday increased by 0.05 per cent to Rs 215.20 per kilogram in futures trade as speculators built up fresh positions amid a positive trend in the spot market.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium contracts for December delivery increased by 10 paise or 0.05 per cent to Rs 215.20 per kg in a business turnover of 6,382 lots.

Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consuming industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.