Copper futures gain on higher spot demand

New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) Copper futures on Wednesday rose Rs 5.50 to Rs 895.90 per kilogram on the back of higher spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for April delivery grew Rs 5.50 or 0.62 per cent to Rs 895.90 per kg in a business turnover of 2,272 lots.

Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to higher bets by participants.