India, Feb. 4 -- Copper prices moved higher in futures trade on Wednesday, supported by improved demand in the physical market and fresh buying by participants.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd, copper contracts for March delivery rose Rs 9.60, or 0.73 percent, to Rs 1,326.70 per kg, with a turnover of 959 lots.

Analysts said the uptick in prices was driven by increased spot demand and the build-up of fresh positions by traders in the futures market

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