Gold prices fell 0.25 per cent to Rs 26,200 per 10 grams at the futures trade today amid a weak trend overseas and profit-booking by speculators.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in June eased by Rs 65 or 0.25 per cent to Rs 26,200 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 24 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in April shed Rs 62 or 0.24 per cent to Rs 26,120 per 10 grams in 606 lots.
Analysts said a weak trend in overseas market and profit-booking by speculators weighed on the precious metal prices at the futures trade here.
Globally, the yellow metal traded lower at $1,182.30 an ounce in Singapore today.
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