Gold futures up 0.3% on firm global cues

Gold futures for June rose by Rs 84, or 0.28%, to Rs 30,205 per 10 grams in 242 lots.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the April contract moved up by Rs 78, or 0.26%, to Rs 29,695 per 10 grams in 3,056 lots.

Prices weny up as speculators enlarged their positions.

Firming overseas market trends on signs of increased demand in china, political turmoil in Italy after an election spurred demand for the precious metals.

In Singapore, gold rose by 0.3%, $1,598.55 an ounce.