How to invest in copper

In the year 2025, Copper has filled the pockets of investors. If we look at the figures of last one year, copper has given excellent returns of about 60 percent. On January 6, 2026, the price of copper in the global market (COMEX) reached $ 6.09 per pound, which was just around $ 3.80 just a year ago. However, on January 9, there was a slight softening in it and it came at the level of $5.84 but the trend is showing that the shine of copper is not going to fade yet.

Because of this the prices of copper had rocketed

The recent report of Motilal Oswal Wealth Management shows that the entire year of 2025 has been no less than a boon for copper. Prices per ton climbed to around $13,000. There are solid fundamental reasons behind this rise, not just speculation.

Actually, the world is changing rapidly. Copper is the backbone of the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution and expansion of data centers that we are talking about today. From electrical wires to batteries of modern vehicles, its consumption has increased wildly everywhere. Apart from this, increasing orders in the defense sector have also added fuel to the demand. This is the reason why on December 29, the price of copper on India's MCX had touched a record level of Rs 1,392.95 per kg.

There will be shortage in 2026

There is a simple rule of the market, when demand increases and supply decreases, prices increase. Ross Maxwell, expert of online trading platform VT Markets, says that the current rise clearly indicates that the availability of copper in the market is less. America has recently purchased approximately 6 lakh tonnes more copper, which has created pressure on the global supply chain.

The figures revealed by the International Copper Study Group are shocking. It is estimated that in 2026 the world will face a deficit of 1,50,000 tonnes of copper. If the inventory in warehouses continues to decrease like this, then prices will go up further in the short term.

Can investors take advantage of this boom?

Investing money in copper is not as easy as buying shares or gold. There is no copper ETF or mutual fund available in India yet. Also, unlike gold and silver, you cannot go to the shop and buy copper coins or bars.

The only way out for retail investors is the Commodity Exchange (MCX), where futures trading takes place. But this path is full of risks. Here one lot size of copper is 2.5 tonnes. This means that even for one deal you need margin money worth lakhs of rupees. This is beyond the reach of small investors.

Experts clearly advise that although copper may offer long-term earning opportunities, this game is only for those who understand 'risk management' and the nuances of the commodity market.

These shares can earn you money

If you want to earn from the rising prices of copper, then you can keep an eye on some selected copper related companies in the Indian stock market. Hindustan Copper Limited is the only fully integrated copper company in India, hence it gets direct benefit as soon as copper prices rise. Vedanta Limited and Hindalco Industries are also present in the copper business, due to which the rise in prices impacts their shares. Apart from this, there are also small companies like Bhagyanagar India and Madhav Copper but these may have more risk and volatility. Keep in mind that investing in the stock market comes with risk and copper prices depend on global demand and supply.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be considered as investment advice in any way. TV9 Bharatvarsha advises its readers and viewers to consult their financial advisors before taking any money related decisions.