Gold prices fell by 0.31% to Rs 22,185 per 10 gram in futures trade today amid profit-booking by speculators and a weak trend overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in August declined by Rs 69, or 0.31% to Rs 22,185 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of two lots.
Similarly, the yellow metal for delivery in June shed Rs 63, or 0.29% to Rs 21,898 per 10 grams, with a business volume of a single lot.
It had gained 0.20% at Rs 21,961 per 10 grams in the previous session.
Gold for delivery in December also fell by Rs 65, or 0.28% to Rs 22,891 per 10 gram, with a trade volume of two lots.
Analysts said besides profit-booking by speculators, a weakening trend overseas as a stronger dollar reduced the appeal of precious metals as an alternate investment.
In the Asian region, gold shed $6 to $1,489.20 an ounce.
