Copper futures climbed on Wednesday, rising 0.66% to ?861.80 per kilogram, as traders created fresh positions amid a positive trend in the spot market.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), May delivery contracts advanced by ?5.65 to ?861.80 per kg with a volume of 6,151 lots.
Analysts attributed the gain to renewed buying interest and sustained demand from key consuming industries, which boosted copper prices in the futures trade.