Silver prices moved up by 0.39 per cent to Rs 36,591 per kg in futures trading today as participants enlarged their exposure, tracking a firm trend in global markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in far-month July gained Rs 143, or 0.39 per cent to Rs 36,591 per kg in business turnover of 26 lots.
Similarly, the white metal for delivery in May contracts was trading higher by Rs 138, or 0.38 per cent to Rs 36,124 per kg in 1,837 lots.
Analysts widened their positions in tandem with a firming trend in global markets, mainly influenced silver prices at futures trade.
Globally, silver rose 0.46 per cent to USD 15.14 an ounce in Singapore.
