Gold prices fell by 0.31 per cent to Rs. 22,185 per 10 gram in futures trade today amid profit-booking by speculators and a weak trend overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in August declined by Rs. 69, or 0.31 per cent to Rs. 22,185 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of two lots.
Similarly, the yellow metal for delivery in June shed Rs. 63, or 0.29 per cent to Rs. 21,898 per 10 grams, with a business volume of a single lot.
It had gained 0.20 per cent at Rs. 21,961 per 10 grams in the previous session.
Gold for delivery in December also fell by Rs. 65, or 0.28 per cent to Rs. 22,891 per 10 gram, with a trade volume of two lots.
Analysts said besides profit-booking by speculators, a weakening trend overseas as a stronger dollar reduced the appeal of precious metals as an alternate investment.
In the Asian region, gold shed $ 6 to $ 1,489.20 an ounce.
