New Delhi, March 12 Silver prices rose by 1.77 per cent to Rs 2,73,240 per kg in futures trading on Thursday, amid global uncertainties.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the silver for May delivery increased by Rs 4,749, or 1.77 per cent, to Rs 2,73,240 per kilogram in a trading volume of 5,924 lots.
Analysts said that the rise in silver prices was due to fresh positions taken up by participants.
In the overseas market, Comex silver futures increased by USD 0.79, or 0.92 per cent, to USD 89.53 per ounce.
