Gold prices rose Rs 102 to Rs 27,161 per 10 grams at the futures trading today as speculators enlarged positions amid a firm trend overseas.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in far-month August rose Rs 102 or 0.38 per cent to Rs 27,161 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 10 lots.
Similarly, the yellow metal for delivery in June traded higher by Rs 96 or 0.36 per cent to Rs 26,935 per 10 grams in 381 lots.
Analysts said a firm trend in global markets supported the upside in gold prices at the futures trade here.
In Singapore, the yellow metal rose to $1,184.41 an ounce from $1,183.97 yesterday.