Silver futures gain by 0.5% on global cues

Participants enlarged positions amid a firming trend in the precious metals overseas

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 26 2015 | 11:48 AM IST
Silver prices moved up by Rs 176 to Rs 38,764 per kg in futures trade today as participants enlarged positions amid a firming trend in the precious metals overseas.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in far-month July moved up by Rs 176, or 0.46%, to Rs 38,764 per kg in a business turnover of nine lots.

On similar lines, the white metal for delivery in May rose by Rs 145, or 0.38%, to Rs 38,303 per kg in 306 lots.

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Market analysts attributed the rise in silver prices at futures trade to a firming trend in the global markets as Saudi Arabia and its allies started bombing targets in Yemen, boosting safe-haven demand.

Silver rose as much as 0.2% to $17.01 an ounce in Singapore.

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First Published: Mar 26 2015 | 11:32 AM IST

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