Copper futures decline on weak demand

New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Copper futures on Wednesday fell 0.19 per cent to Rs 809.20 per kilogram as participants reduced their positions amid muted demand in the domestic market.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for January delivery eased by Rs 1.50 or 0.19 per cent to Rs 809.20 per kg in a business turnover of 5,018 lots.

Analysts said trimming of positions by speculators amid muted demand in the spot market mainly dragged down copper prices in the futures trade.