Silver prices nosedived by Rs 5,600 to Rs 65,750 a kg in futures trading today as speculators off-loaded their positions in tandem with a weakening global cues.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in July dipped by Rs 5,600 or 7.85 to Rs 65,750 a kg, with a business volume of four lots.

Similarly, the metal for delivery in May dropped by Rs 5,419 or 7.69 per cent to Rs 65,088 a kg with a business turnover of two lots.

Market analysts said heavy selling by speculators in tandem with a weakening global trend mainly pulled down prices.

Meanwhile, silver plunged by 7.61 per cent to $44.29 an ounce in Asian region.

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