Copper prices were up by 0.44 per cent at Rs 446.90 per kg Wednesday on the back of firm global cues amid pick-up in domestic market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for delivery in April rose by Rs 1.95, or 0.44 per cent, to Rs 446.90 per kg in a business turnover of 13,181 lots.
Market analysts said besides increased demand from consuming industries, a firm trend in base metals in global market mainly influenced copper prices here.