New Delhi:Aluminium prices rose marginally by Rs 1.15 to Rs 347.50 per kilogram in futures trade as speculators built fresh positions amid a positive trend in the spot market. Aluminium for October delivery rose 0.29 per cent in a business turnover of 269 lots. Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consuming industries supported aluminium prices.

Copper futures fall on muted demand

Copper prices fell by 75 paise to Rs 1,404.50 per kilogram in futures trade amid muted demand in the domestic spot market. The copper contract for October delivery slipped in a business turnover of 1,239 lots. Traders said subdued domestic demand from consuming industries weighed on the red metal's prices in futures trade.

Zinc futures rise on higher demand

Zinc prices edged higher by 0.41 per cent to Rs 418 per kg in futures trade, tracking higher demand from market participants. Zinc contracts for October delivery rose Rs 1.70 in a business turnover of 455 lots. Traders attributed the rise in zinc futures to higher demand in the spot market.