Gold prices rose on Wednesday in futures trade, buoyed by a firm overseas trend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in October rose by Rs 75, or 0.24 per cent, to Rs 31,475 per 10 grams.
December-delivery futures of gold rose Rs 63, or 0.20 per cent, to Rs 31,774 per 10 grams.
Gold rose 0.2 per cent to $1,764.55 an ounce in Singapore.
Marketmen said fresh positions were created by speculators , driven by a firming trend overseas as central banks and investors bought the metal to hedge against the prospect of weaker currencies.
