Commodity Watch: Copper futures decline on low turnover

New Delhi: Copper futures on Sunday fell Rs 63.15 to Rs 1,230 per kilogram as participants reduced their positions amid muted demand in the domestic market. Copper futures for the February contract eased 4.88 per cent in a business turnover of 14,625 lots. Analysts attributed the decline in copper prices to lower bets by participants.

Zinc futures ease on weaker trend

Zinc prices fell Rs 3.20 to Rs 319.20 per kg in futures trade as speculators reduced their exposure, tracking negative cues from the spot market. Zinc contracts for February delivery slipped by 0.33 per cent in a business turnover of 3,577 lots.

Aluminium futures fall on low bets

Aluminium prices dropped by Rs 2.85 to Rs 310.95 per kg in the futures trade on Sunday as participants trimmed their positions amid a weak trend in spot markets. Aluminium for delivery in February fell by 0.58 per cent in 1875 lots.