India copper futures are expected to open flat-to-lower on Wednesday on overseas cues, an analyst said. The benchmark February contract MCCG9 on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Tuesday ended at 143.65 rupees per kg. It may open at around 143 rupees, the analyst said. Copper may trade in the range of 140-147 rupees, the analyst added. December zinc MZIZ8 ended at 55.20 rupees per kg and December lead MLDZ8 closed at 42.75 rupees per kg. GOLD: Futures are expected to open flat in step with international markets, analysts said. The MCX February contract MAUG9 may open at around 13,090-13,000 rupees per 10 grams, they said. It may trade in the range of 12,850-13,200 rupees. The contract closed at 13,073 rupees per 10 grams in the previous session.

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