Aluminium futures trade lower on tepid demand
Aluminium futures traded lower on MCX, pressured by the liquidation of bets counting on tepid demand outlook from industrial consumers and on economic slowdown concerns in China. Rising aluminium stockpiles and profit booking at prevailing levels added the down side trend.
The contract for January delivery was trading at Rs 316.40 down 0.27% or Rs 0.85 from its previous closing of Rs 317.25. The open interest of the contract stood at 3033 lots.
The contract for February delivery was trading at Rs 321.45 down by 0.16% or Rs 0.50 from its previous closing of Rs 321.95. The open interest of the contract stood at 2497 lots on MCX.
