Copper prices were up by Rs 5.53 at Rs 448.60 per kg in futures trade Monday on the back of firm global cues amid pick-up in domestic market.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for delivery in April contracts rose by Rs 5.53, or 1.21 per cent, to Rs 448.60 per kg in a business turnover of 11,797 lots.

Market analysts said besides increased demand from consuming industries, a firm trend in base metals in global market mainly influenced copper prices here.

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