Taking firm firming cues from overseas markets, copper prices were up by Rs 2.25 to Rs 390.15 per kg in futures trade today on emergence of buying by speculators.
Sentiment was bolstered after copper advanced in London, as the dollar weakened against its major counterparts, raising the metal's investment appeal.
Pick up in demand in the spot market also supported the uptrend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for February contract gained by Rs 2.25 or 0.58 per cent to Rs 390.15 per kg, with a business turnover of 4 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in November contract edged up by Rs 2.10 or 0.55 per cent to Rs 386.40 per kg, with a business turnover of 31 lots.
Market analysts said that beside firming trend in overseas markets, pick up in demand in the spot market led to the rise in copper prices at futures trade here.
Meanwhile, at the London Metal Exchange, copper for three-month delivery was 1.3 per cent up to $8,514.75 a metric tonne.
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