At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in March 2016 traded higher by Rs 166, or 0.50 per cent, to Rs 33,617 per kg in a business turnover of 691 lots.
Likewise, the white metal for delivery in far-month May traded higher by Rs 142, or 0.42 per cent, to Rs 34,026 per kg in four lots.
Market analysts said fresh positions built up by speculators, tracking a firming trend overseas, mainly pushed up silver prices at futures trade here.