NEW DELHI: Copper prices rose by 0.11 per cent to Rs 420.20 per kg in futures trade today as speculators enlarged their positions, tracking a firm global trend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for delivery in August traded higher by 45 paise, or 0.11 per cent to Rs 420.20 per kg in business turnover of 18,918 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in November edged higher by 15 paise, or 0.04 per cent to Rs 426.75 per kg in 701 lots.
Market analysts said speculators enlarged their positions, tracking a firm global trend, where it traded at highest level in a month on rising demand.