Copper futures prices fell by 0.45% to Rs 416.20 per kg today, as speculators booked profits at existing higher levels.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for delivery in February declined by Rs 1.90, or 0.45%, to Rs 416.20 per kg in a business turnover of 21,648 lots.

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Market analysts said speculators booking profits at prevailing higher levels.

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