Gold futures prices rose by Rs 62 to Rs 20,654 per 10 grams today, as speculators enlarged their positions on the back of rising spot demand.
A firm trend in global market further fueled the uptrend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange counter, gold for delivery in June rose by Rs 62, or 0.30 per cent to Rs 20,654 per 10 grams, with a trade volume of just one lot.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in December traded higher by Rs 36, or 0.18 per cent to Rs 20,176 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of seven lots.
Market analysts said speculators enlarging their holdings on rising domestic demand due to the ongoing marriage season, amid a firm global trend led to the rise in gold futures prices.
Meanwhile, gold rose by $12.30 to $1,366.40 an ounce in New York last evening.
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