NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Tracking a rebound in precious metals in global markets, silver futures rose sharply by 1.32 per cent to Rs 46,503 per kg today as speculators created fresh positions amid covering-up of short positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in May traded higher by Rs 606, or 1.32 per cent, to Rs 46,503 per kg in a business turnover of 1,184 lots.
On similar lines, the white metal for delivery in July traded higher by Rs 605, or 1.30 per cent, at Rs 47,398 per kg in a turnover of 11 lots.
In the international market, silver rose 1.5 per cent to trade at USD 21.16 an ounce in Singapore.
Market analysts said besides short-covering by speculators, a recovery trend in the precious metals in the global market, as escalating tensions in Ukraine boosted demand for the precious metals, influenced silver prices at futures trade here. (AGENCIES)
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