NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Silver prices moved up by 0.92 per cent to Rs 44,799 per kg in futures market today as speculators enlarged their positions amid a firming trend overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in March moved up by Rs 407, or 0.92 per cent to Rs 44,799 per kg in business turnover of 2,811 lots.
Likewise, the white metal for delivery in May contracts traded higher by Rs 383, or 0.84 per cent to Rs 45,734 per kg in 81 lots.
Analysts said the rise in silver prices at futures trade was mostly attributed to a firming trend in the global markets.
Meanwhile, silver climbed 0.2 per cent to 19.93 dollar an ounce in Singapore. (AGENCIES)