India, Oct. 19 -- Gold futures rose by Rs 436, or 0.29%, to Rs 1,48,354 per 10 grams on Monday, supported by firm spot demand and fresh position-building by speculators.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for December delivery gained Rs 436 to trade at Rs 1,48,354 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of 16,711 lots.

Analysts attributed the rise in gold prices to fresh positions created by market participants amid firm demand in the spot market.

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