Gold prices rose by 0.25% to Rs 32,328 per 10 grams in futures trade today as speculators indulged in creating positions, driven by a firming trend overseas.
Rising demand in the spot markets for the upcoming marriage season supported the upside.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in December was up by Rs 82, or 0.25%, to trade at Rs 32,328 per 10 grams, with a turnover of 196 lots.
October gold gained Rs 76, or 0.24%, to trade at Rs 31,942 per 10 grams, clocking a business volume of 3,068 lots.
In the domestic spot market yesterday, gold had gained Rs 300 to Rs 32,480 per 10 gram in the national capital.
Marketmen said continued rise in gold prices at futures trade was in line with a firming trend overseas.
Speculation that the US Federal Reserve would today announce more stimulus to spur economic growth, hurting the dollar, raised the demand for precious metals.
Meanwhile, gold gained 20 cents, or 0.01%, to $1,731.60 an ounce in Singapore.
