Silver futures moved higher on Friday amid heightened tensions in West Asia, boosting demand for safe-haven assets.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver contracts for July delivery rose by Rs 3,660, or 1.42%, to Rs 2,62,200 per kg, with a business turnover of 2,215 lots.

Analysts said fresh buying and new positions created by traders supported the rise in silver prices in futures trade.