Commodity Watch: Zinc futures advance on increased participation

New Delhi: Zinc prices rose Rs 1.80 to Rs 300.90 per kilogram in futures trade amid a pick-up in spot demand. Zinc contracts for November delivery traded 0.6 per cent higher in a business turnover of 2,592 lots. The December contract increased by Rs 1.65, or 0.56 per cent, to Rs 295.95 per kg in 2,691 lots.

Copper futures gain on higher demand

Copper futures rose 0.28 per cent to Rs 1,023.55 per kilogram due to higher spot demand. Copper contracts for December delivery grew Rs 2.85 in a business turnover of 8,680 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to higher bets by participants.

Aluminium futures rise on fresh bets

Aluminium prices rose by Rs 1.25 to Rs 271.70 per kilogram in the domestic futures trade as speculators built up fresh positions amid a positive trend in the spot market. Aluminium for delivery in December went 0.46 per cent in 3,186 lots.