Tracking a firm global trend, silver prices climbed Rs 396 to Rs 35,730 per kg in futures market today as speculators widened positions.
In futures at the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in far-month March next year shot up by Rs 396, or 1.12 per cent to Rs 35,730 per kg in business turnover of 56 lots.
On similar lines, the white metal for delivery in December was trading higher by Rs 374, or 1.08 per cent to Rs 34,999 per kg in 7,122 lots.
Speculators widened positions, amid a firming trend overseas mainly influenced silver prices at futures trade.
Meanwhile, silver surged 0.8 per cent to USD 14.53 an ounce in London.
