On MCX settled down -1.42% at 380.65 as pressure on base metals complex amid the anticipation for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping. Sentiments this week was subdue after data showed activity at China's factories expanded for a ninth straight month in March but at a softer pace as new export orders slowed. That has raised questions about whether a recent pickup in global demand is losing steam.

Trading Ideas: 

* Copper trading range for the day is 375-388.2. 

* Copper dropped on profit booking after prices seen supported getting a boost from news of a strike at the Peruvian operations of Southern Copper. 

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