Gold futures prices rose 0.25 per cent to Rs 27,141 per 10 gm today as speculators enlarged their positions on the back of a firm global trend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in far-month August rose Rs 62 or 0.25 per cent to Rs 27,141 per 10 grams with a business turnover of 174 lots.
In a similar fashion, the metal for delivery in June moved up by Rs 60 or 0.24 per cent to Rs 26,914 per 10 grams with a trade volume of 792 lots.
Market analysts said the rise in gold futures was mainly in line with a firm trend in overseas markets as a three-day declining streak lured some buyers.
Meanwhile, the yellow metal rose 1.1 per cent to $1,445.57 an ounce in Singapore in early trade today.