Gold prices rose Rs 62 to Rs 30,114 per 10 grams at the futures trade as speculators raised bets amid a firm trend overseas.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in February rose Rs 62 or 0.21 per cent to Rs 30,114 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 472 lots. Similarly, the yellow metal for delivery in April was trading higher by Rs 41 or 0.14 per cent at Rs 30,026 per 10 grams in 159 lots.

Analysts said a firm trend in global markets influenced gold prices at the futures trade here. Globally, gold edged higher 0.15 per cent to $1,340.10 an ounce in Singapore today.