NEW DELHI: Silver prices rose Rs 180 to Rs 69,723 per kg in futures trade on Thursday as participants widened their bets on a firm spot demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for March delivery gained Rs 180, or 0.26 per cent, to Rs 69,723 per kg in 7,407 lots.
Analysts said the rise in silver prices was mostly due to fresh positions built up by participants on a positive domestic trend.
Globally, silver was trading 0.13 per cent up at USD 27.97 per ounce in New York.
