Supported by firming trend at the London Metal Exchange (LME) and a weaker dollar, copper futures prices were up 0.22 per cent at Rs 371.35 per kg today.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange counter, copper for delivery in November rose by 80 paise, or 0.22 per cent, to Rs 371.35 per kg, with a business turnover of 3,774 lots. It ended 1.9 per cent down at Rs 370.55 per kg in the previous session.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in February gained 60 paise, or 0.16 per cent to Rs 373.10 per kg, with an open interest of 175 lots.
Meanwhile, copper for three-month delivery was up 0.59 per cent at $8,273.75 a tonne at the LME.
Analysts said sentiment boosted after copper strengthened at the LME, pushing up metal futures prices.
Besides, a weaker rupee against the dollar also supported the upside, they said.
The rupee plays an important role in determining the landed cost of dollar-priced metal.
