New Delhi, February 24 Copper futures rose by Rs 5.45 to Rs 1202.70 per kg on Tuesday due to increased spot demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for March delivery increased by Rs 5.45, or 0.46 percent, to Rs 1,202.70 per kilogram in a trading volume of 13,539 lots.
Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to increased speculation by participants.