At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in December spurted by Rs 208, or 0.52 per cent, to Rs 40,337 per kg, in a business turnover of 390 lots.
Similarly, the white metal for delivery in March next year was trading higher by Rs 187, or 0.46 per cent, to Rs 40,886 per kg in 5 lots.
Market analysts said fresh positions were created by participants in line with a firm trend in global markets that influenced silver prices at futures market here.