Gold prices went up by 0.23 per cent to Rs 28,469 per 10 grams in futures trade today as speculators built up fresh positions, tracking a firm trend overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in February was trading higher by Rs 64, or 0.23 per cent, to Rs 28,469 per ten grams in a business turnover of 372 lots.
Analysts said, fresh positions created by participants in line with a firm trend as the dollar held steady on expectations of a US tax overhaul, mainly influenced gold prices at futures trade.
Globally, gold rose 0.17 per cent to USD 1,263.40 an ounce in Singapore.
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