The index aggregates the prices of the nearest continuously linked copper futures (Copper) from the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), serving as a key indicator for the Indian copper market, taking into account global demand factors from China and production in Chile, as well as local supply and imports. In March 2026, prices ranged from 1108.00 INR/kg to 1214.80 INR/kg with an average level of 1165.65 INR/kg. Copper on MCX is traded as a highly liquid delivery futures, where the index helps track trends in electronics, construction, and energy.