At 0848 GMT, the most-active gold for October delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was 0.18 percent lower at 31,254 rupees per 10 grams, after hitting a low of 31,213 rupees, a level last seen on Sept. 3, due to a firmer rupee.

"Levels of 31,200-31,300 look attractive... from a hedging perspective, the rupee has gained bullion players' confidence," said a dealer with a private bank importing bullion.

The rupee plays an important role in determining the landed cost of the dollar-quoted yellow metal.

Global gold edged up from its two-week low, but a stronger dollar capped the gains.

The festival and wedding season is underway in India, and will continue till November, before tapering off in December.

Gold imports to India are likely to fall by as much as 26 percent, or by 200 tonnes to 250 tonnes, in 2012 as record high prices hit consumer budgets.

Silver futures also edged lower following the yellow metal.