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Silver prices rose by Rs 202 to Rs 44,364 per kg in futures trading today as speculators created fresh positions buoyed by a firm global trend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in July traded Rs 202, or 0.46%, higher at Rs 44,364 per kg in business turnover of 2,177 lots.
Likewise, silver for delivery in the September traded higher by Rs 202, or 0.45%, to Rs 44,955 per kg in 125 lots.
Market analysts said fresh positions built up by speculators following overnight gains overseas, mainly pushed up silver prices at futures trade.
Meanwhile, silver rose 1.20% to $21.95 an ounce in New York in yesterday's trade.
