Commodity Watch: Zinc futures advance on increased turnover

New Delhi: Zinc prices rose Rs 1.80 to Rs 306.80 per kilogram in futures trade amid a pick-up in spot demand. Zinc contracts for January delivery traded 0.59 per cent higher in a business turnover of 739 lots. Marketmen said the widening of positions by participants, following a pick-up in demand from consuming industries, kept zinc prices higher in the futures trade.

Copper futures gain on higher demand

Copper futures rose 0.84 per cent to Rs 1,090.95 per kilogram due to higher spot demand. Copper contracts for January delivery grew Rs 9.10 in a business turnover of 8,586 lots.

Aluminium futures rise on fresh bets

Aluminium prices rose by 55 paise to Rs 280.80 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 January went up 0.2 per cent in a business turnover of 397 lots.