Commodity Watch: Copper futures gain on higher demand

Copper futures rose 0.08 per cent to Rs 1,021.45 per kilogram due to higher spot demand. Copper contracts for December delivery grew 80 paise in 8,691 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to higher bets by participants.

Zinc futures decline on weak trend

Zinc prices fell 0.1 per cent to Rs 300.90 per kilogram in futures trade as speculators reduced their exposure, tracking negative cues from the spot market. Zinc contracts for December delivery traded 30 paise lower in 2,748 lots.

Aluminium futures fall on low bets

Aluminium prices declined by 20 paise to Rs 272 per kilogram in the futures trade as participants trimmed their positions on a weak trend in the spot market. Aluminium for delivery in December fell 0.07 per cent in 3,334 lots.