Gold prices rose 0.6 per cent to Rs 27,808 per 10 grams at the futures trading today as speculators created fresh positions, taking positive cues from global markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in far-month April was up by Rs 166, or 0.6 per cent to Rs 27,808 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 50 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in February went up by Rs 162 or 0.59 per cent to Rs 27,844 per 10 grams in 551 lots.
Market analysts attributed the rise in gold prices at the futures trade to a firm trend overseas where gold rose to its highest in four weeks as the US dollar retreated from a 14-year peak touched earlier this week.
Globally, gold rose 0.9 per cent to $1,173.51, the highest level in almost a month in Singapore.