At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in April rose by Rs 34, or 0.12 per cent, to Rs 29,320 per ten grams in a business turnover of 51 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in February was also trading higher by Rs 24, or 0.08 per cent, to Rs 29,348 per ten grams in 777 lots.
Analysts said speculators created fresh positions in tandem with a firm trend overseas as weakness in dollar boosted safe haven demand, which influenced gold prices in futures trade.
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