Silver falls 0.32% on weak global cues

NEW DELHI, Aug 11:  Silver prices fell 0.32 per cent to Rs 43,440 per kg in futures trade today in tune with a weak trend overseas amidst profit-booking by speculators.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in September traded lower by Rs 140, or 0.32 per cent, to Rs 43,440 per kg in a business turnover of 312 lots.
Similarly, the white metal for delivery in December declined by Rs 116, or 0.26 per cent, to Rs 44,300 per kg in a business volume of 12 lots.
In the international market, silver traded a shade lower at USD 19.88 an ounce in Singapore today.
Analysts said apart from profit-booking by participants, a weak trend in precious metals led to the fall in silver prices at futures trade here. (PTI)