At the global market, copper posted modest gains in early trade, after retreating in the previous session, but remained vulnerable to concerns of global oversupply.
Nickel declined by Rs 5 per kg to Rs 1,125 from Monday's closing level of Rs 1,130.
Copper cable scrap and copper wire bar moved down by Rs 3 per kg each to Rs 467 and Rs 495 from Rs 470 and Rs 498.
Copper armiture, brass utensils scrap and gun metal scrap softened by a Re per kg to Rs 446, Rs 324 and Rs 395, respectively.
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