Sat Mar 01 03:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Gold Prices Dip in Uttar Pradesh: Buyers Rejoice as Rates Fall for Fourth Consecutive Day

**Lucknow, March 1, 2025** – Gold prices in Uttar Pradesh experienced a continued decline today, marking the fourth consecutive day of falling rates. This drop, attributed to the end of the wedding season and fluctuating market trends, presents a buying opportunity for consumers.

Across major cities in UP, including Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Noida, Meerut, Agra, Ayodhya, Kanpur, and Mathura, the price of 22-carat gold remained steady at ₹7,974 per gram, while 24-carat gold was priced at ₹8,698 per gram. These prices are indicative and exclude GST, TCS, and other charges. Consumers are advised to contact local jewelers for precise pricing.

Silver also saw a price decrease in Lucknow, with one kilogram now costing ₹96,900 compared to ₹90,500 yesterday.

A significant price change has been observed over the past year. In January 2024, 10 grams of gold cost ₹62,715, while by December 31st, 2024, the price rose to ₹78,160.

Consumers are urged to verify gold purity by checking for the BIS hallmark, which indicates the gold’s caratage (24K-999, 23K-958, 22K-916, 21K-875, 18K-750). The difference between 22-carat and 24-carat gold lies in purity; 24-carat gold is 99.9% pure, while 22-carat gold is approximately 91% pure, with other metals added for durability in jewelry-making.

For real-time updates on gold and silver prices, consumers can check http://www.ibja.co or ibjarates.com. Retail rates for 22-carat and 18-carat gold can also be obtained by sending a missed call to 8955664433.

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