New Delhi, February 27 Aluminium prices rose by nearly 0.19 per cent to Rs 312.70 per kg in futures trading on Friday, as speculators built up fresh positions amid a positive trend in the spot market.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in March increased by 60 paise, or 0.19 per cent, to Rs 312.70 per kilogram in 106 lots.
Analysts said that fresh positions created by traders, supported by demand from consuming industries, helped to push up aluminium prices in the futures market.