Besides, pick up in demand from consuming industries at the domestic spot market added to the upmove.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for delivery in August was trading higher by 55 paise, or 0.13 per cent, to Rs 408.65 per kg in a business turnover of 772 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in November edged higher by 50 paise, or 0.12 per cent, to Rs 414.85 per kg in six lots.
Analysts said, apart from pick-up in demand from consuming industries in the spot market, positive leads from global markets on signs of stronger Chinese demand and lingering supply-side concerns, mainly supported the upside in copper futures here.