In futures trading, silver for delivery in May was up by Rs 99, or 0.25 per cent, at Rs 39,771 per kg at the Multi Commodity Exchange, in a business turnover of 9 lots.
Likewise, the white metal for delivery in March spurted Rs 95, or 0.24 per cent, to Rs 39,218 per kg in 424 lots.
Analysts said widening of positions by speculators in step with a firm trend in global markets, influenced silver prices.