 "Silver futures gain by 0.2% on higher global cues")
Continuing its rising streak for the third straight day, silver prices rose further by 0.23% to Rs 34,611 per kg in futures trading today as participants increased their belts, tracking a firm global trend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in far-month March next year rose by Rs 78, or 0.23%, to Rs 34,611 per kg in a business turnover of 89 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in December traded higher by Rs 74, or 0.22%, to Rs 33,904 per kg in 1,783 lots.
Analysts said increased buying by traders in line with a firming global trend mainly kept silver prices higher at futures trade.
Globally, silver rose 0.11% to $14.30 an ounce in Singapore.
