New Delhi: Copper prices on Friday rose 1.9 per cent to Rs832.10 per kilogram in the futures market on the back of higher spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for delivery in April traded higher by Rs15.55 or 1.9 per cent at Rs832.10 per kg in a business turnover of 4,812 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to the raising of bets by participants.
Aluminium futures rise on fresh bets
Aluminium prices on Friday rose 1.25 per cent to Rs226.90 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 April delivery increased Rs2.80 or 1.25 per cent to Rs226.90 per kg in a business turnover of 3,533 lots. Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consuming industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.
