Gold futures rise on global cues

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in February rose by Rs 97, or 0.30%, to Rs 32,690 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of 16 lots.

Similarly, the yellow metal for delivery in October traded higher by Rs 72, or 0.23%, to Rs 31,948 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of 5,085 lots.

Marketmen said fresh buying by speculators in line with a firming global trend mainly led to a rise in gold prices at futures trade.

Meanwhile, gold rose 0.3% to USD 1,736.45 an ounce in Singapore.