At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in September surged by Rs 107, or 0.28 per cent, to Rs 38,697 per kg in a business turnover of 675 lots.
The white metal for delivery in December was trading higher by Rs 100, or 0.26 per cent, to Rs 39,220 per kg in 20 lots.
Market analysts said, speculative positions built up by participants driven by firm global trend due to prevailing tensions between the US and North Korea raising demand for the precious metals as a safe-haven, influenced the white metal prices here.