India, April 18 -- Silver prices jumped Rs 3,371 to Rs 2.51 lakh per kilogram in the futures trade on Friday, tracking gains in global markets as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a weak US dollar boosted investors' sentiment.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May delivery climbed Rs 3,371, or 1.36 per cent, to Rs 2,51,999 per kg.

Analysts said silver gained on the back of a weaker US dollar and easing geopolitical tensions.

"Silver rose over 1 per cent on Friday, buoyed by a weak dollar and easing geopolitical tensions, particularly expectations of progress in the US-Iran situation, have lifted sentiment," Hareesh V, Head of Commodity Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

The white metal's industrial ...