Aluminium prices on Tuesday slipped 65 paise to Rs 248.40 per kilogram in the futures market as participants trimmed their positions on a weak trend in the spot market.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in February fell 65 paise or 0.26 per cent to Rs 248.40 per kg in 2,743 lots.
Analysts said cutting down of positions by participants on easing demand from consuming industries mainly kept aluminium prices lower.