Gold Surges by ₹1620, Silver Drops by ₹3000 Across UP; Check Latest Rates

• Gold prices saw a significant increase today, January 9, with 24-carat gold rising by ₹1620 per 10 grams in Lucknow.
• Varanasi and Meerut also experienced a surge in gold prices, with 24-carat gold in Varanasi increasing by ₹1480 per 10 grams.
• 22-carat gold in Varanasi rose by ₹1200 per 10 grams, and 18-carat gold increased by ₹600 per 10 grams.
• Silver prices continued to fall for the second consecutive day, dropping by ₹3000 per kilogram today.
• Varanasi Bullion Association President Santosh Kumar Agarwal attributes the gold surge to potential trade war concerns from a new US bill, driving safe-haven investment.

Why It Matters: Gold prices are soaring across Uttar Pradesh due to global factors, while silver continues its downward trend.