New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) Gold prices on Thursday rose Rs 151 to Rs 60,262 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on firm spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for December delivery traded higher by Rs 151 or 0.25 per cent at Rs 60,262 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 9,298 lots.

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

Globally, gold futures went up by 0.25 per cent to USD 1,969.20 per ounce in New York. PTI SGC SHW