Gold futures at Multi Commodity Exchange opened on a positive note at Rs 28,210 per 10 grams against Saturday’s close of Rs 28,197. It touched a high of Rs 28,357.
MCX gold may move to Rs 28,450 per 10 gram. Mumbai spot gold was trading at Rs 2,710 a gram at 11.30 am. Gold in US market was at $1,642 a troy ounce
Indian rupee opened weak which would support gold prices. However, strong dollar index will restrict the positive price movement of gold.
Asian equities are trading with a downward bias. A higher-than-expected China’s inflation in March will support the sentiment in gold.
Analysts have dismissed the possibility that the data would dissuade Beijing from its pro-growth monetary policy. High inflation in China led to more demand for gold in 2011.
Last year, China's gold demand jumped 20 per cent compared to a 7 per cent rise in global demand, according to the World Gold Council.