Commodity Watch: Zinc futures climb on higher participation

New Delhi: Zinc prices rose Rs 1.85 to Rs 302.95 per kilogram in futures trade amid a pick-up in spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for November delivery traded 0.61 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 1,236 lots.

Copper futures drop for fourth day

Copper prices extended losses for the fourth straight session in futures trade amid muted demand in the domestic market. Copper futures for the December contract decreased by Rs 20, or 0.37 per cent, to Rs 5,356 per kilogram in a business turnover of 11,972 lots.

Aluminium futures rise on fresh bets

Aluminium prices rose by Rs 1.10 to Rs 264.20 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 November went up 0.42 per cent in a turnover of 1,974 lots.