New Delhi, January 17, Gold prices on Thursday rose by Rs 125 to Rs 78,835 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created deals on strong spot demand.
Gold contracts for February delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange rose by Rs 125, or 0.16 per cent, to Rs 78,835 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 10,402 lots.
Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in gold prices.
Globally, gold futures in New York fell 0.12 per cent to $2,692.96 an ounce.