New Delhi

Silver prices rose 0.23 per cent to Rs 2.26 lakh per kg in the futures trade on Wednesday amid firm global trend.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for July delivery increased by Rs 527, or 0.23 per cent, to Rs 2,26,361 per kilogram in a business turnover of 4,081 lots.

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

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In the overseas market, Comex silver futures increased 0.74 per cent to USD 62.03 per ounce.