At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in October was up by Rs 19, or 0.07 per cent to Rs 26,076 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 6,920 lots.
The metal for delivery in December edged higher by Rs 11, or 0.04 per cent to Rs 26,263 per 10 grams in a turnover of 711 lots.
Market analysts said speculative positions built up by traders, helped gold futures to trade higher but a weak trend overseas, limited the gains.