Gold Soars by ₹7820, Silver Jumps ₹10000 in UP; Kashi Gold Hits ₹1.56 Lakh/10g

• Gold prices in Uttar Pradesh saw a significant increase on January 21, with 24-carat gold becoming ₹7820 more expensive per 10 grams in Lucknow.
• In Varanasi, 24-carat gold reached ₹1,56,020 per 10 grams after a ₹7500 jump, while Lucknow recorded ₹1,58,450 and Meerut ₹1,58,460.
• 22-carat gold in Varanasi surged by ₹6850 to ₹1,43,000 per 10 grams, and 18-carat gold increased by ₹5620 to ₹1,17,050 per 10 grams.
• Silver prices also hit a new record, jumping by ₹10,000 per kg to reach ₹3,30,000 per kg.
• Vijay Agrawal, Vice President of Varanasi Bullion Association, expressed concern over the impact of rising prices on the trade.

Why It Matters: Gold and silver prices in UP reached new record highs on January 21, significantly impacting the bullion market.