 "Gold up 0.2% on global cues")
Gold prices rose by 0.21% to Rs 26,325 per 10 grams in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions, tracking a firm global trend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in June month moved up by Rs 56, or 0.21% to Rs 26,325 per ten gram in business turnover of 2,223 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in April contracts edged up by Rs 32, or 0.12% to Rs 26,236 per kg in 398 lots.
Meanwhile, gold rose 0.5% to USD 1,189.15 an ounce in Singapore.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in June month moved up by Rs 56, or 0.21% to Rs 26,325 per ten gram in business turnover of 2,223 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in April contracts edged up by Rs 32, or 0.12% to Rs 26,236 per kg in 398 lots.
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Analysts said fresh positions built up by participants amid a firm global trend as the dollar retreated, raising appeal of the precious metals, mainly influenced gold prices.
Meanwhile, gold rose 0.5% to USD 1,189.15 an ounce in Singapore.