Gold prices fell 0.3 per cent to Rs 26,190 per 10 grams at the futures trade today after participants trimmed positions amid weak cues from global markets.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in April eased by Rs 80 or 0.3 per cent to Rs 26,190 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 481 lots.

Likewise, the metal for delivery in June shed Rs 73 or 0.28 per cent to Rs 26,382 per 10 grams in 573 lots.

Market analysts said a weak trend in the overseas markets mainly weighed on gold prices at the futures trade here.

In Singapore, the yellow metal prices slipped to $1,185.49 an ounce from yesterday’s $1,186.07.

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