New Delhi: Gold futures prices rose 0.77 per
cent at the Multi Commodity Exchange today as traders indulged
in enlarging their positions in tandem with a positive global
trend.
Gold for December month contract rose 0.77 per cent to
Rs 17,838 per ten gram with a business turnover of 2,069 lots.
The metal for delivery in far-month February contract
also traded higher by 0.68 per cent to Rs 17,838 per ten gram
in 12,562 lots.
The rise in gold prices was attributed to traders
indulging in enlarging their positions influenced by a firming
global trend. traders said.
Meanwhile, gold climbed USD 10.85 to USD 1,190.45 an
ounce in the Asian region.
PTI
First Published: Tuesday, December 01, 2009, 16:40