Gold futures up on global cues

The April delivery moved up by Rs 92, or 0.32%, to Rs 28,546 per 10 gm in 20 lots

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 06 2014 | 12:42 PM IST
Gold prices rose by Rs 87 to Rs 29,246 per 10 grams in futures trade today as speculators enlarged their positions, driven by a firming trend in the Asian region.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, February gold rose by Rs 87, or 0.30%, to Rs 29,246 per 10 grams in business turnover of 325 lots.

The April delivery moved up by Rs 92, or 0.32%, to Rs 28,546 per 10 gm in 20 lots.

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Market analysts said a firming global trend on speculation that its biggest annual decline since 1981 is spurring increased demand in Asia influenced gold prices at futures trade.

Meanwhile, gold rose by 0.80% to $1,246.46 an ounce, the highest level since December 17 in Singapore today.

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First Published: Jan 06 2014 | 10:55 AM IST

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