Gold prices fell 0.25 per cent to Rs 27,100 per 10 gram at the futures trade today after participants trimmed positions amid a weak trend overseas.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in June eased by Rs 67 or 0.25 per cent to Rs 27,100 per 10 gram in a business turnover of 366 lots.

Likewise, the metal for delivery in far-month August shed Rs 65 or 0.24 per cent to Rs 27,346 per 10 gram in nine lots.

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

Globally, gold traded at $1,192.21 an ounce in Singapore against $1,193.94 yesterday.

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