Gold futures rise Rs 331 to Rs 72,108/10g

New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) Gold prices on Monday jumped Rs 331 to Rs 72,108 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on a firm spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for October delivery traded higher Rs 331 or 0.46 per cent at Rs 72,108 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 16,860 lots.

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

Globally, gold futures increased 0.38 per cent to USD 2,556.10 per ounce in New York.