On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for February traded higher by Rs 228, or 0.57 per cent, to Rs 40,580 per 10 gram in a business turnover of 1,673 lots.
The yellow metal for April delivery traded higher by Rs 241, or 0.6 per cent, at Rs 40,715 per 10 gram in a business turnover of 515 lots.
Fresh positions built up by participants taking positive cues from global markets mostly led to the rise in gold prices, analysts said.
Globally, gold prices rose 0.53 per cent to USD 1,586.50 per ounce in New York. VHP RUJ RUJ