Gold futures up 0.2% on global cues

Firming trend in the Asian region supported the trade

Gold futures for April rose by Rs 67, or 0.23%, to Rs 29,660 per 10 gm in 929 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the June contract moved up by Rs 63, or 0.21%, to Rs 30,200 per 10 gm in 35 lots.

Prices moved up as speculators enlarged their positions driven by a firming trend in the Asian region.

In Singapore, gold rose by 38 cents higher at $1,584.28 an ounce in early trade today.