Aluminium futures prices rose marginally

New Delhi, June 12: Aluminium prices on Thursday rose marginally by 45 paise to Rs 243.45 per kg in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market.

Aluminium contracts for July delivery rose by 45 paise, or 0.19 percent, to Rs 243.45 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange in a business turnover of 1,166 lots.

Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

By Priyanka Roy