Silver futures decline to Rs 70,243 per kg

New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) Silver futures on Wednesday fell Rs 299 to Rs 70,243 per kilogram as participants reduced their bets.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for September delivery declined Rs 299 or 0.42 per cent to Rs 70,243 per kg in a business turnover of 12,180 lots.

Globally, silver was trading 0.29 per cent lower at USD 23.05 per ounce in New York.