Gold futures were up by 0.11 per cent at Rs 31,809 per 10 grams as traders raised bets amid positive cues from the global markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in August rose Rs 34 or 0.11 per cent to Rs 31,809 per 10 grams in a business turnover of one lot.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in far-month October traded higher by Rs 24 or 0.08 per cent at Rs 31,839 per 10 grams in 548 lots.
Analysts said raising of bets by speculators triggered by a firm trend overseas, mainly led to rise in gold futures here.
Meanwhile, gold advanced 0.01 per cent to $1,362.90 an ounce in Singapore.
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