Frequently Asked Questions — Copper Price in India
How is copper price tracked in India?+
Copper is traded on MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India) in rupees per kg. Globally it trades on LME (London Metal Exchange) and COMEX in USD per tonne. India is both a significant copper producer (Rajasthan, Jharkhand) and a major consumer for electrical wiring, plumbing, construction and electronics. Our site shows international spot price per gram derived from the USD/tonne LME price.
What drives copper price in 2025-2026?+
Copper prices are driven by: (1) China — the world's largest copper consumer at ~55% of global demand, (2) Electric vehicles — EVs use 4x more copper than petrol cars, (3) Renewable energy — solar and wind farms are copper-intensive, (4) Global manufacturing PMI data, (5) Mine supply from Chile (world's #1 producer) and Peru, (6) US dollar strength — copper is priced in USD globally.
What is the copper price per kg in India today?+
Copper is typically priced and sold per kg in India. To convert the per gram price shown on this page to per kg, simply multiply by 1000. MCX copper futures are quoted in rupees per kg. Retail copper wire and plumbing materials include additional manufacturing and dealer margins above the raw metal spot price.
About Copper Price in India — Cu999
This page tracks the live Copper price in India per gram in INR, updated every 60 seconds from the international spot market. India is the world's second-largest gold consumer. Prices include 10% Basic Customs Duty (BCD) + 5% Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC). Rates calibrated to IBJA and Goodreturns daily rates.
Live copper price today per gram and kg in INR, USD and 10 currencies. Use the free calculator above to convert any weight of Copper to INR. The price chart shows the last 10 days of Copper spot price movement.