On the occasion of Lohri 2026, the bullion market in Uttar Pradesh witnessed sharp volatility, with silver prices recording a steep spike and gold continuing its upward momentum. Ongoing global uncertainties and strong safe-haven demand have kept precious metal prices elevated, surprising both investors and retail buyers.
Latest Gold & Silver Prices in UP (January 13, 2026)
Across major cities including Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Agra, bullion rates moved higher in today’s trade.
24-carat gold: ₹1,37,870 per 10 grams
22-carat gold: ₹1,31,300 per 10 grams
Silver: ₹2,87,000 per kilogram
Silver prices have jumped by nearly ₹12,000 per kg, creating a stir in the local sarafa (bullion) markets, while gold has also shown a notable rise.
What is Driving the Price Rise?
Market experts attribute the rally to a combination of factors:
Increased safe-haven buying amid global geopolitical tensions
Positive capital inflows into Gold ETFs
Investor caution ahead of key developments, including US policy signals on Iran, tariff-related matters, and pending judicial decisions in the US
These factors have pushed investors towards precious metals as a hedge against uncertainty.
Important Note for Buyers
The prices mentioned are indicative and city-level averages. Actual rates may vary depending on local taxes, making charges, and jeweller margins. Since the latest official update was based on January 12, 2026 data, minor fluctuations are possible at the time of purchase.
