Gold prices rose by Rs 41 to Rs 23,169 per 10 grams in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions on the back of a firming global trend.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in December gained Rs 41 or 0.18 per cent to Rs 23,169 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of two lots.

Likewise, the metal for delivery in June gained Rs 18 or 0.08 per cent to Rs 22,149 per 10 grams, with a business volume of 11 lots.

Traders said fresh buying by speculators in tandem with a firming trend in Asian region led to the rise in gold futures prices.

Also, buying activity picked up at attractive low levels after a steep fall in last few sessions, they added.

Meanwhile, gold rose by 0.1 per cent to $1,517.49 an ounce in the Asian region.

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