At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in far-month April month gained Rs 51, or 0.18 per cent to Rs 28,318 per 10 grams in business turnover of 121 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in February contracts traded higher by Rs 41, or 0.14 per cent to Rs 28,394 per ten grams in 210 lots.
Analysts said a firming trend overseas where gold strengthened as the dollar slipped against a basket of major currencies and sluggish economic data from the US, boosted demand for a haven.
Pick up in demand from local jewellers at domestic spot market further fuelled the upside, they said.
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