Silver prices edged higher by 0.10 per cent to Rs 34,248 per kg in evening trade in futures market today, tracking a firm trend overseas.
The exchange remained closed for the morning session on account of 'Id-e-Milad'.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in March next year rose by Rs 33 or 0.10 per cent to Rs 34,248 per kg in business turnover of 877 lots.
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Similarly, the metal for delivery in far-month May contracts edged higher by Rs 29 or 0.08 per cent to Rs 34,647 per kg in 3 lots.
Analysts attributed the rise in silver prices to a firm global trend as weak dollar boosted demand for the precious metals as a safe haven.
Meanwhile, silver rose 0.07 per cent to USD 14.32 an ounce in London.
