Gold futures prices edged up by 0.19 per cent to 27,399 per 10 grams today,tracking a firming trend overseas as a weaker dollar raised demand for the metal.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange MCX,gold for delivery in February rose by Rs 52,or 0.19 per cent,to Rs 27,399 per 10 grams,with a business turnover of 2,095 lots.
The metal for delivery in April moved up by Rs 46,or 0.17 per cent,to Rs 27,770 per 10 grams,with a trade volume of 232 lots.
Market analysts attributed the rise in gold futures to a firming global trend after the metal traded at more than a month high as a weaker dollar bolstered its demand.
Meanwhile,in London,gold futures rose by 0.3 per cent to USD 1,664.35 an ounce last night,the highest prices since December 13.