Gold futures today fell by 0.57% to Rs 28,282 per 10 gm as speculators offloaded positions amid a weak trend in global markets.
Absence of positive triggers from major domestic bullion markets, closed since March 17 because of traders' protest against duty hikes in the Budget 2012-13, put pressure on gold futures prices.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the June contract fell by Rs 163, or 0.57%, to Rs 28,282 per 10 gm, with a business turnover of 1,869 lots.
The April contract declined by Rs 131, or 0.47%, to Rs 27,786 per 10 gm, for 43 lots.
Market analysts said overseas markets were weak on fading hopes of monetary easing by the US Fed.
Meanwhile, gold slumped 2% to $1,643.93 an ounce in New York yesterday.
