 "Copper rises 0.2% on global cues")
Copper futures for April traded higher by 70 paise, or 0.17%, to Rs 408.65 per kg in 591 lots.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the June contract edged up by 65 paise, or 0.16%, to Rs 415.10 per kg in 47 lots.
Increased domestic demand from consuming industries supported the copper futures.
On the London Metal Exchange (LME), the three months' contract climbed 1.1% to $7,532 a tonne.
At Shanghai Futures Exchange (SFEX), the August contract rose 0.6% to 54,920 yuan ($8,853) a tonne.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the June contract edged up by 65 paise, or 0.16%, to Rs 415.10 per kg in 47 lots.
Increased domestic demand from consuming industries supported the copper futures.
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Firming trend overseas as miners prepared to strike in Chile, the biggest producer, influenced copper futures trade globally.
On the London Metal Exchange (LME), the three months' contract climbed 1.1% to $7,532 a tonne.
At Shanghai Futures Exchange (SFEX), the August contract rose 0.6% to 54,920 yuan ($8,853) a tonne.