Silver rate today, April 21 -- Silver prices declined on Tuesday, April 21, as the dollar firmed and investors turned cautious ahead of potential peace talks between the U.S. and Iran following renewed tensions over the weekend.

MCX silver price fell around 1% to Rs.2,50,210 per kg, while MCX gold rate was flat at Rs.1,53,785 per 10 grams.

Spot Silver prices fell 0.6% to $79.40 per ounce, tracking weakness across the precious metals complex. Gold prices also remained under pressure, easing 0.2% to $4,807.91 per ounce as of 0217 GMT, extending losses from the previous session when prices hit their lowest level since April 13. U.S. gold futures for June delivery were steady at $4,827.30.

Among other metals, Platinum declined 0.7% to $2,0...