April gold on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was quoted at 6,147 rupees per 10 grams at 0635 GMT on Monday, down 0.16 percent from the previous close.
The most active March gold futures at the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) fell 0.11 percent to 6,161 rupees per 10 grams.
Spot world gold edged down in Asia on Monday on light sales prompted by the dollar's slight gains against key currencies, but precious metals generally lacked clear direction ahead of a public holiday in the United States.
Brighter technical trends have encouraged more funds to build new long positions, with lingering geopolitical concerns and the dollar's uncertainty providing additional support. "Indian gold futures are expected to be range-bound today as there will not be much action in the world market because of the President's Day holiday in the United States," a broker said.
MCX's March silver futures fell 0.3 percent to 10,858 rupees a kg from the previous close, while NCDEX March silver was down 0.3 percent to 10,810 rupees a kg.
Soybeans and soyoil futures rose on concerns that cold weather, hitting several parts of the country, could affect mustard crops that are now at the blooming stage, brokers said. "We have seen lots of buying because of the supply concerns," said a trader, adding soy futures were close to the peak level and any further rise could provide a good opportunity to sell.
In early trade, March refined soyoil on the MCX was up 0.05 percent to 371.90 rupees per 10 kg, while March soybeans were up 0.32 percent to 1,252 rupees per 100 kgs.
Traders said sugar futures were bullish on market talk that the Indian government was expected to give more time to millers to sell all the sugar they were asked to sell in February.
Sugar is a controlled commodity in India, with the government directing producers to sell a fixed quantity each month. Traders said spot prices may remain firm as millers would not be forced to sell the entire sugar allocated for February in the next week.