Copper Rate
(Expiry: 30-Sep-2026 | Exchange: MCX | Head: Base Metals)09.15PM IST | 28 Sep, 2026
- 1388.3Per 1 KGS
- Change
-20.85 (-1.48%)
- Volume1435
- Open1396.2
- Prv. Close1409.15
- Spot858.50
Day's Trend
- Day:
- Contract:
- Average Price (Rs/1 KGS):1393.49
- Open Interest (Contracts):2597
- Open Interest Change %:-21.11%
- Best Buy Price (Rs/QTY):1389.1/1
- Prem/Disc:
- Spread:
- Unit:KGS
- Lot Size:2500
- Tick Size:5
- Best Sell Price (Rs/QTY):1390.5/1
COPPER News
Copper up 9% since Iran war, near January peak. Will AI boom, shortage propel red metal to new highs? | News
14 May, 2026, 03.30 PM
Copper prices are surging, driven by a confluence of factors including geopolitical tensions, structural supply shortages, and booming AI-driven demand. The metal is increasingly viewed as a strategic commodity for the AI era, with markets anticipating a prolonged supply crunch due to underinvestment and long lead times for new mining projects.
Crude oil, copper, gold: The 3 commodities every beginner should track (and why they move!) | News
18 Apr, 2026, 12.16 PM
Crude oil, copper, and gold are essential for new traders to grasp global market movements. Crude oil reflects energy trends, copper signals economic growth, and gold acts as a safe haven during uncertainty. Understanding these commodities provides a strategic advantage for informed trading decisions. Their price movements impact inflation, stock markets, and everyday life.
London Metal Exchange electronic trading resumes after nearly 3-hour outage | News
16 Mar, 2026, 11.33 PM
The London Metal Exchange's LME Select platform experienced a nearly three-hour outage on Monday due to a technical issue with its primary electronic matching engine. This disruption halted price updates for key metal contracts, prompting the LME to declare a Disruption Event. Electronic trading resumed at 1730 GMT on a secondary engine.
Aluminium rallies after Qatar halts output | News
4 Mar, 2026, 05.55 AM
Aluminium prices surged following QatarEnergy's announcement to halt metal output due to supply disruptions caused by the Iran war. The state-owned producer's decision, impacting its stake in Qatalum, has created uncertainty for regional supply. Meanwhile, copper prices experienced a notable decline in London trading.
Back to the Copper Age! Why stars have aligned to power a 10,000-year-old divine metal | News
7 Jan, 2026, 09.01 AM
Ten millennia after shaping early civilisations, copper has re-emerged as a cornerstone of global growth. Prices have hit record highs above $13,000 a tonne after a sharp rally—up 61% on India’s MCX in 2025 and 42% globally, with further gains in 2026—as investors and industries bet on copper’s central role in the next economic cycle.
Copper prices near all-time high: Structural shift or speculative spike? Here’s where the red metal is headed | News
6 Jan, 2026, 01.38 PM
Copper prices extended their rally, with MCX January 2026 futures jumping over 1.3% to Rs 1,330.45 per kg, nearing lifetime highs. The metal has surged sharply from a low of Rs 913.70, with record levels now within reach.
Copper on fire: Why prices are at record highs and what’s next | News
29 Dec, 2025, 10.13 AM
Copper prices surged to record highs in late 2025 due to a confluence of factors including US Federal Reserve easing, trade policy arbitrage, and significant supply disruptions. Electrification and AI-driven demand further fueled the rally, creating a deficit that is expected to persist. India's robust domestic demand and import reliance also contributed to its record prices.
Commodity Radar: Why copper may be the most undervalued strategic metal and poised for a major rally? | News
10 Dec, 2025, 11.51 AM
Copper prices in India rose nearly 1% to Rs 1,089.20/kg, tracking international gains ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. On COMEX, copper climbed 0.85% to $5.365/lb as markets anticipated a 25 bps rate change by the FOMC.
As the dollar falls, metals rise: 2025 turns into a golden year for commodities | News
6 Oct, 2025, 02.54 PM
Metals are surging in 2025 amid tightening supply, robust industrial demand, and a structurally weakening U.S. dollar. Gold, silver, and platinum shine as safe-haven and investment assets, while copper, zinc, and aluminium benefit from green economy momentum. With inventories shrinking and the Fed leaning dovish, metals remain bullish—while the dollar clings to critical support, facing mounting macro and technical pressures.
Copper surges to record high: Unpacking the global drivers behind the rally | News
4 Oct, 2025, 01.20 PM
Indian and global copper prices are soaring to record highs in 2025, driven by a perfect storm of factors. The green energy transition, significant supply disruptions, and Chinese stimulus are fueling this demand. Geopolitical tensions and a weaker US dollar further contribute to the rally.
Hot/Cold Copper Contract
COPPER (MCX)
30 September 2026
COPPER Spot Rate Details
COPPER vs Other Base Metals
Trend
D | M | YCOPPER vs Peers (Intraday Range)
LowestHighest
-1.556.24
-1.48
COPPER vs Peers (Contract Range)
LowestHighest
-3.8319.81
2.08
COPPER (30-Oct-2026) vs COPPER Other Contracts
COPPER Contract Details (2026-09-30) Exchange: MCX
Symbol
COPPER
Contract Start Date
2026-05-01
Last Trading Date
2026-09-30
Lot Size
2500
Tick Size
5
Symbol Description
COPPER
Delivery Start Date
2026-09-28
Delivery End Date
2026-10-01
Symbol Info
COPPER
Tender Period Start Date
2026-09-28
Tender Period End Date
2026-09-30
Commodity Group
Base Metals
Name Of Underlying
Base Metals
Identifier of the Underlying
152
Instrument Identifier
571298
Instrument
FUTCOM
Expiry Date
2026-09-30
Price Quote Qty
KGS
Daily Price Percent
0.00
Near Month Instrument Identifier
-1
Far Month Instrument Identifier
-1
Trading Unit
KGS
Delivery Unit
KGS
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