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Aluminium futures trade bearish on tepid demand
Mar-19-2026
Aluminium futures traded bearish on MCX, pressured by the tepid demand from key industrial sectors and on weakness in China's economy, a major consumer of industrial metals. Further, rising stock piles in the physical market, increased arrivals from producing belts, stronger dollar and profit booking at prevailing levels also added the down side trend.

 The contract for March delivery was trading at Rs 338.90 down by 1.28% or 4.40 from its previous closing of Rs 343.30. The open interest of the contract stood at 1946 lots.

The contract for April delivery was trading at Rs 342.20 down 1.13% or Rs 3.90 from its previous closing of Rs 346.10. The open interest of the contract stood at 2005 lots on MCX.

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