Gold prices rose Rs 0.26 to Rs 27,359 per 10 gram at the futures trade today as speculators indulged in creating fresh positions amid a firm global trend.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in April rose Rs 71 or 0.26 per cent to Rs 27,359 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 848 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in February edged up by Rs 2 or 0.01 per cent to Rs 27,500 per 10 grams in just two lots.
Analysts said the rise in gold prices at futures trade was mostly in line with a firm global trend.
Meanwhile, gold rose 0.24 per cent to $1,263.10 an ounce in Singapore.