New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Silver prices in India continue to hit record highs following gains in international bullion prices, led by safe-haven buying on heightened tensions between the US and NATO over Greenland, and rising industrial demand for the white metal.

On Wednesday, MCX silver rate jumped by more than 3%, or by Rs.11,000, to scale a fresh record high of Rs.3,34,840 per kg. MCX gold price also surged over 5% to touch a new high of Rs.1,58,339 per 10 grams.

In the international market, spot gold price surged 2.1% to $4,862.46 per ounce, after scaling a record $4,865.73 earlier in the session. US gold futures for February delivery climbed 2% to $4,861.20 per ounce. Spot silver price eased 0.1% to $94.48 an ounce, after hitting a re...