 "Gold futures down by 0.2% on profit-booking")
Gold futures declined 0.19% to Rs 26,945 per 10 grams as investors indulged in booking profits at prevailing levels amidst a weak trend in global markets.
Gold prices fell by Rs 52, or 0.19%, to trade at Rs 26,945 per 10 grams for delivery in June at the Multi Commodity Exchange.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in August shed Rs 47, or 0.17%, to Rs 27,085 per 10 grams in 13 lots.
Globally, gold slipped to $1,213.21 an ounce in Singapore from yesterday's $1,214.84.
Gold prices fell by Rs 52, or 0.19%, to trade at Rs 26,945 per 10 grams for delivery in June at the Multi Commodity Exchange.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in August shed Rs 47, or 0.17%, to Rs 27,085 per 10 grams in 13 lots.
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Market analysts said profit-booking by speculators at prevailing levels and weakness in the metal overseas led to fall in gold prices at futures trade here.
Globally, gold slipped to $1,213.21 an ounce in Singapore from yesterday's $1,214.84.