New Delhi: Gold prices on Monday rose by ₹676 to ₹1.55 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on a firm spot demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contracts for October delivery traded higher by ₹676, or 0.44 per cent, at ₹1,55,182 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 1,111 lots.
Fresh positions built up by participants led to a rise in precious metal prices, analysts said.
Globally, gold futures increased 0.40 per cent to $ 4,394.01 per ounce in New York.