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This paper describes a comparison of the performance characteristics of a 2.2 kW induction motor with conventional Die-cast Aluminium Rotor (DAR) to that of a 2.2 kW induction motor with proposed Die-cast Copper Rotor (DCR). Both the motors are fabricated and its steady state characteristics are compared using MATLAB 7 software whose inputs are No-load and Blocked rotor tests obtained from the above motors. The actual load tests were also performed in the motors in accordance with IS 12615: 2004 standard.