Gold prices gained Rs 24 to Rs 20,820 per ten grams in futures trade today as speculators indulged in creating fresh positions on the back of a firm global trend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for April month gained Rs 24, or 0.12 per cent to Rs 20,820 per ten grams in a business turnover of two lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in February month edged up by Rs 22, or 0.11 per cent to Rs 20,637 per ten grams in a business volume of 2 lots.
Analysts said fresh buying by speculators in tandem with a firm global trend mainly led to the rise in gold prices in futures trade.
Meanwhile, gold gained 0.2 per cent to $1,390.45 an ounce in the Asian region.
