Silver futures rise to Rs 2.49 lakh per kg

NEW DELHI: (Apr 22) Silver prices rose 2.08 per cent to Rs 2.49 lakh per kg in the futures trade on Wednesday, amid uncertainty over West Asia peace deal.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May delivery increased by Rs 5,101, or 2.08 per cent, to Rs 2,49,802 per kilogram in a business turnover of 5,702 lots.

Fresh positions built up by participants led to a rise in silver prices, analysts said.