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Silver rises 0.80% futures trade on global trend

rise in silver futures was mostly on the back of a firming trend in precious metals in the global markets

A trader displays silver ornaments inside his shop in Ahmedabad
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 09 2013 | 1:34 PM IST
Silver prices surged by 0.80% to Rs 45,266 per kg in futures trading today as speculators created fresh positions, tracking a firming trend overseas.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the July contract rose by Rs 360, or 0.80%, to Rs 45,266 per kg in business turnover of 4,334 lots.

The September contract traded higher by Rs 338, or 0.74%, to Rs 45,980 per kg in 170 lots.

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Analysts said the rise in silver futures was mostly on the back of a firming trend in precious metals in the global markets.

Meanwhile, silver advanced 0.9% to $24.19 an ounce in Singapore.

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First Published: May 09 2013 | 1:29 PM IST

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