Aluminium futures prices upgrade marginally

New Delhi, June 25: Aluminium prices on Wednesday rose marginally by 5 paise to Rs 247.55 per kg in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market.

Aluminium contracts for July delivery rose by 5 paise, or 0.02 per cent, to Rs 247.55 per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange in a business turnover of 3,691 lots.

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