Gold futures were slightly higher in noon trade on Wednesday. February 2013 gold futures at the MCX were trading up 0.12% at Rs 30,269 per 10 grams at 12.20 p.m. after hitting high of Rs 30,293. It opened at Rs 30,275.

February futures gold at COMEX were up USD 5.3 or 0.35% to USD 1668.7/t oz.  Meanwhile, in the spot markets, gold up USD 3.7 or 0.22% to USD 1667.5/ t oz. at 12.30 pm.