Copper rises on global cues

Copper futures for April traded higher by 75 paise, or 0.17% to Rs 446.75 per kg in 10,194 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the February contract edged up by 70 paise, or 0.16% to Rs 446.75 per kg in 542 lots.

Increased demand from industries supported copper futures trade.

On the London Metal Exchange, the three months' contract increased 0.3% to $8,021.25 dollar a metric tonne.