Copper prices edged higher by 0.49 per cent to Rs 443.40 per kg in futures trade Friday as participants raised bets, tracking positive global cues.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for July delivery rose by Rs 2.15, or 0.49 per cent, to Rs 443.40 per kg in business turnover of 6,376 lots.
A firm trend overseas and pick up in demand in the spot market mainly led to the rise in copper prices, analysts said.