Silver surges on positive global cues

Silver prices spurted by Rs 302 to Rs 37,835 per kg

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 06 2015 | 12:17 PM IST
Riding high on positive global cues, silver prices spurted by Rs 302 to Rs 37,835 per kg in futures trade today as participants created fresh speculative positions.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in far-month May contract shot up by Rs 302, or 0.80%, to Rs 37,835 per kg in a business volume of 15 lots.

Also, the white metal for delivery in March traded higher by Rs 155, or 0.42%, to Rs 37,181 per kg in 602 lots.

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Analysts said fresh positions created by speculators in tune with gains in bullion in global markets due to slumping equity markets and concern that Greece may quit the euro area spurred demand for the precious metals, mainly influenced silver prices in futures trade here.

Meanwhile, silver increased 0.3% to $16.24 an ounce in Singapore today.

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First Published: Jan 06 2015 | 12:10 PM IST

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