Gold futures are trading slightly lower in opening session on Wednesday. April 2013 gold futures at the MCX were trading down 0.05% at Rs 30,584 per 10 grams at 10.06 am after hitting high of Rs 30,617. It opened at Rs 30,598.

April 2013 gold futures at COMEX were up USD 0.50 or 0.03% to USD 1674/t oz.  Meanwhile, in the spot markets, gold was up USD 0.39 or 0.01% to USD 1673.15/t oz. at 10.15 am.