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New Delhi: Gold prices on Wednesday increased Rs 154 to Rs 97,056 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on a firm spot demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for August delivery traded higher by Rs 154, or 0.16 per cent, at Rs 97,056 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 13,323 lots.
Fresh positions built up by participants led to a rise in gold prices, analysts said.
Globally, gold futures rose 0.49 per cent to $3,359.90 per ounce in New York.