Aluminium gained 0.35 per cent to Rs 100.20 per kg in futures trading today as speculators enlarged positions, tracking a firming trend in other base metals.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for October contract delivery rose by 35 paisa, or 0.35 per cent, to Rs 100.20 per kg, with a business turnover of two lots.
The metal for September contract delivery also edged up by 30 paisa, or 0.30 per cent, to Rs 99.10 per kg in a turnover of just one lot.
Meanwhile, at the London Metal Exchange, aluminium futures prices were flat at $2,165 a tonne.
Marketmen said apart from a better trend in the physical markets due to a pick up in demand, dollar weakness overseas boosted the commodity's appeal as an alternative investment, also helped aluminium futures to trade higher.
