Gold prices rose Rs 57 to Rs 26,133 per 10 gram at the futures trade as speculators engaged in enlarging positions amid a better trend overseas.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in October was up by Rs 57 or 0.22 per cent to Rs 26,133 per 10 gm in a business turnover of 33 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in August moved up by Rs 26 or 0.1 per cent to Rs 26,008 per 10 gm in a turnover of 509 lots.
Analysts said that the rise in gold prices at the futures trade was mostly in line with a firm trend overseas on speculation that the price declines after a rally in equity markets may spur purchases.
Meanwhile, gold traded $2.13 higher at $1,254.47 an ounce in Singapore.