In futures trading, silver for delivery in March was up by Rs 83, or 0.20 per cent, at Rs 42,369 per kg at the Multi Commodity Exchange, in a business turnover of 163 lots.
Likewise, the white metal for delivery in far-month May spurted Rs 53, or 0.12 per cent, to Rs 42,910 per kg in 95 lots.
Analysts said widening of positions by speculators in step with a firm trend in global markets, influenced silver prices at futures trade.