In futures trade at the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in December surged by Rs 97 Or 0.25 per cent to Rs 39,145 per kg in a business turnover of 159 lots.
The white metal for delivery in far-month March 2018 was trading higher by Rs 84 or 0.21 per cent to Rs 39,780 per kg in 7 lots.
Market analysts said speculative position built up by participants, driven by firm global trend as weakness in dollar, raised appeal for the precious metals as a safe haven, mainly attributed to the rise in silver prices at futures trade here.