Gold prices rose 0.21 per cent to Rs 26,325 per 10 grams at the futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions, tracking a firm global trend.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in June moved up by Rs 56 or 0.21 per cent to Rs 26,325 per ten gram in a business turnover of 2,223 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in April edged up by Rs 32 or 0.12 per cent to Rs 26,236 per kg in 398 lots.
Analysts said fresh positions built up by participants amid a firm global trend as the dollar retreated, raising the appeal of precious metals, mainly influenced gold prices.
Meanwhile, gold rose 0.5 per cent to $1,189.15 an ounce in Singapore.
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