New Delhi, February 11 Copper futures rose by Rs 5.40 to Rs 1,266.85 per kg on Wednesday due to increased spot demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for March delivery increased by Rs 5.40, or 0.43 percent, to Rs 1,266.85 per kilogram in a trading volume of 230 lots.
Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to increased speculation by market participants.
