At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in far-month July traded higher by Rs 171, or 0.40 per cent, at Rs 42,815 per kg in a business turnover of 15 lots.
Likewise, the white metal for delivery in May spurted by Rs 146, or 0.35 per cent to Rs 42,333 per kg in 520 lots.
Market analysts said fresh positions built by speculators in line with a firm trend global markets as geopolitical worries concerns boosted the precious metals' appeal as a safe haven influenced silver prices at futures trade.