Copper futures recovered by 0.40% today as speculative buying buoyed by a firming global trend.

Also, pick up in demand from consuming industries at spot markets influenced the prices.

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The April contract moved up by Rs 1.60, or 0.38%, to Rs 422.90 per kg, with a trading volume of 137 lots.

Analysts said sentiment in copper futures improved after the metal strengthened on the London Metal Exchange (LME) as better-than-expected US economic data bolstered optimism demand may improve in the second-largest user.

Copper for delivery in three months was trading 1.4% higher at $8,419.75 per tonne on the LME in early trade today.

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