New Delhi: Gold prices rose by Rs 76 to Rs 27,421 per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday as speculators created fresh positions amid a firming trend overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in August rose by Rs 76, or 0.33 percent, to Rs 27,421 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 14 lots.
The metal for delivery in June moved up by Rs 77, or 0.28 percent, to Rs 27,185 per 10 grams in a turnover of 528 lots.
Analysts said gains in the precious metal overseas after minutes of a US Fed meeting signalled borrowing costs won't be raised in June influenced gold prices at futures trade here.
Meanwhile, gold advanced as much as 0.2 percent to USD 1,207.09 an ounce in Singapore.
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