Gold prices rose 0.28 per cent to Rs 27,030 per 10 grams at the futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions, taking positive cues from the global market.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in far-month April was up by Rs 76 or 0.28 per cent to Rs 27,030 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 1 lot.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in February was trading higher by Rs 64 or 0.24 per cent to Rs 26,794 per 10 grams in a turnover of 396 lots.
According to analysts, a firm trend in global market where gold extended gains from a one-month low, influenced the precious metal here at the futures trade.
Meanwhile, the yellow metal rose 0.4 per cent to $1,193.48 an ounce in Singapore.