Aluminium prices rise on spot demand

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Aluminium prices has surged 1.14 per cent to Rs 230.65 per kg in the futures trade on Monday. This comes as speculators built up fresh positions amid a positive trend in the spot market.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium contracts for the October delivery gained Rs 2.60, or 1.14 per cent, to Rs 230.65 per kg in a business turnover of 1,906 lots.

Analysts said creation of fresh positions by traders on demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.