Gold prices moved up by 0.33 per cent to Rs 25,177 per 10 grams at the futures trade today as speculators enlarged positions, tracking a firm global trend.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in December rose Rs 83 or 0.33 per cent to Rs 25,177 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 158 lots.
Likewise, the yellow metal for delivery in far-month February next year gained Rs 76 or 0.3 per cent to Rs 25,331 per 10 grams in 20 lots.
Analysts said speculators enlarged their positions on the back of a firm global trend where the precious metal rose from a five-year low.
Globally, gold rose 0.7 per cent to $1,077.65 an ounce in Singapore.