Gold futures rise on spot demand

New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) Gold prices on Friday increased Rs 229 to Rs 78,333 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created positions on a firm spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for February delivery traded higher by Rs 229 or 0.29 per cent at Rs 78,333 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 11,433 lots.

Fresh positions built up by participants led to a rise in gold prices, analysts said.

Globally, gold futures declined 0.33 per cent to USD 2,676.01 per ounce in New York.