Silver rate today, April 8 -- Silver prices surged on Wednesday, April 8, riding a broad rally in precious metals after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire to push forward negotiations aimed at ending a conflict that had rattled global markets. Meanwhile, the white metal was also reacting to a sharp fall in the U.S. dollar, which made dollar-priced metals more attractive.

Silver rate on MCX jumps 6% or over Rs.13,000 to Rs.2,44,770 per kg while MCX Gold price adds 2.4% or over Rs.3600 to Rs.1,53,944 per 10 grams.

Meanwhile, in the international markets, Spot silver rose 4.9% to $76.48 per ounce, making it one of the strongest movers in the metals pack. Gold also moved sharply higher. Spot gold climbed 2.3% to $4,81...