Gold prices rose by Rs 41 to Rs 23,169 per 10 grams in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions on the back of a firming global trend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in December gained Rs 41, or 0.18% to Rs 23,169 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of two lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in June gained Rs 18, or 0.08% to Rs 22,149 per 10 grams, with a business volume of 11 lots.
Traders said fresh buying by speculators in tandem with a firming trend in Asian region led to the rise in gold futures prices.
Also, buying activity picked up at attractive low levels after a steep fall in last few sessions, they added.
Meanwhile, gold rose by 0.1% to $1,517.49 an ounce in the Asian region.