Gold prices rose Rs 41 to Rs 29,768 per 10 grams at the futures trade as speculators raised their bets owing to a firm trend overseas.

Gold for delivery in April rose Rs 41 or 0.14 per cent to Rs 29,768 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 43 lots. Similarly, the metal for delivery in February was trading higher by Rs 39 or 0.13 per cent at Rs 29,791 per 10 grams in 508 lots.

Analysts said speculators widened their bets tracking a firm global trend, as dollar's weakness boosted safe-haven demand. Globally, gold inched up 0.08 per cent to $1,340.70 an ounce in Singapore.