Silver for delivery in December was up by Rs 152, or 0.38 per cent, at Rs 40,092 per kg at the Multi Commodity Exchange, in a business turnover of 71 lots.
Likewise, the white metal for delivery in March next year spurted Rs 147, or 0.36 per cent, to Rs 40,688 per kg in 8 lots.
Analysts said widening of positions by speculators in step with a firm trend in the precious metals overseas influenced silver prices at futures trade.
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