On the Multi Commodity Exchange, October gold contracts rose by Rs 87, or 0.12%, to Rs 69,982 per 10 grams, with a turnover of 17,282 lots. Analysts noted that the price increase was driven by new positions taken by participants.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for February delivery traded higher by Rs 57, or 0.12 per cent, at Rs 47,975 per 10 gram in a business turnover of 13,251 lots.