Gold Soars to ₹1.65 Lakh per 10g, Silver Jumps ₹5000; New Records Set Across UP

• Gold prices surged significantly across Uttar Pradesh on January 26, with 24-carat gold reaching ₹1.65 lakh per 10 grams in Lucknow and Meerut.
• In Lucknow, 24-carat gold increased by ₹3520 per 10 grams, while Varanasi saw a rise of ₹3330 per 10 grams.
• 22-carat gold in Varanasi jumped by ₹3050 to ₹1,48,600 per 10 grams, and 18-carat gold rose by ₹2490.
• Silver prices also saw a substantial increase of ₹5000 per kg, reaching ₹3,40,000 per kg.
• Vijay Agarwal of Varanasi Bullion Association noted that gold and silver are breaking daily records, leading to market uncertainty.

Why It Matters: Gold and silver prices hit new record highs across UP, driven by international market trends and causing market silence.