Last updated on: 26th May 2023 05:40 PM
Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. It is the most populous state of India, with over 200 million inhabitants. The state has a population density of 941 people per kilometre (2,455 per mi) and a total area of 55,362 square kilometres (21,495 sq mi).The demand for gold in Uttar Pradesh has increased considerably over the years. Several reasons have led to this rise in demand. The foremost among them is the fact that gold has been regarded as an ideal form of currency due to its reliability and durability. Gold in Uttar Pradesh is in demand by the residents of Uttar Pradesh.
The rate of gold in India is dependent on the performance of the U.S. dollar. There exists this relationship as gold is the common medium of exchange in the international market and the U.S. dollar is the preferred international currency.
The key difference between 24K gold and 22K gold is that of purity, durability, and cost.
24K gold has a purity of 99.9%, signifying that it consists of approximately 99% gold while that of 22K gold is 91.67%, signifying that it comprises 91% gold and 9% of other metals.
Also, the 24K gold, might have brilliant colour and be gorgeous to look at, but jewellery made of 24K gold is not durable, as it is too soft to wear and tear. On the other hand, the presence of other metals (9%) in 22K gold makes it more durable.
Finally, 24K gold costs more than 22K gold as it consists of 99.9% gold.
Gram | Yesterday | Today |
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1 gram | ₹5,962.00 -44.00 (-0.74%) | ₹5,953.00 -9.00 (-0.15%) |
8 grams | ₹47,696.00 -352.00 (-0.74%) | ₹47,624.00 -72.00 (-0.15%) |
10 grams | ₹59,620.00 -440.00 (-0.74%) | ₹59,530.00 -90.00 (-0.15%) |
100 grams | ₹5,96,200.00 -4400.00 (-0.74%) | ₹5,95,300.00 -900.00 (-0.15%) |
The purity of Gold in Uttar Pradesh is measured through the number of karats (K). This is simple to calculate.
For example, if you buy a golden ring of 10K, divide 10 by 24, as the purity of gold is measured on a scale of 0 to 24. Hence, 10/24 will give you 41.7, which means that your ring consists of 41.7% gold.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has launched an official hallmark which could define the purity of precious metals. This step was taken back in 2021 to protect the customers from getting deceived. A person should always check for a hallmark by BIS to save himself/herself from getting deceived.
Day | 24K Gold | 22K Gold |
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26 May 2023 | ₹59,530.00 -90.00 (-0.15%) | ₹54,571.15 -82.50 (-0.13%) |
25 May 2023 | ₹59,620.00 -440.00 (-0.74%) | ₹54,653.65 -403.35 (-0.62%) |
24 May 2023 | ₹60,060.00 -320.00 (-0.53%) | ₹55,057.00 -293.34 (-0.45%) |
23 May 2023 | ₹60,380.00 -30.00 (-0.05%) | ₹55,350.35 -27.50 (-0.04%) |
22 May 2023 | ₹60,410.00 -100.00 (-0.17%) | ₹55,377.85 -91.67 (-0.14%) |
19 May 2023 | ₹60,510.00 690.00 (1.14%) | ₹55,469.52 632.52 (0.96%) |
18 May 2023 | ₹59,820.00 -490.00 (-0.82%) | ₹54,836.99 -449.18 (-0.69%) |
17 May 2023 | ₹60,310.00 -100.00 (-0.17%) | ₹55,286.18 -91.67 (-0.14%) |
16 May 2023 | ₹60,410.00 -770.00 (-1.27%) | ₹55,377.85 -705.86 (-1.07%) |
15 May 2023 | ₹61,180.00 190.00 (0.31%) | ₹56,083.71 174.17 (0.26%) |
Gold is considered to be one of the most crucial. Besides gold, other investment options offer similar and, at times, better returns. There are options like – Direct Equity, Mutual Funds, Fixed Deposits, Real Estate, RBI bonds, etc. to name a few.
Also, when people talk about the alternatives to gold, the first thing that comes to mind is silver. Silver is more affordable and can give good returns.
The introduction of GST has deeply impacted every sector of the Indian economy. Similarly, gold rates are also affected due to the levy of 3% GST charges. This has increased the purchase price of gold and also had an impact on the import of gold, impact on the making charges of gold jewellery, and other related markets.
Gold is the most famous and preferred form of jewellery for most Indians. Some interesting facts about Gold are-
As told earlier, gold prices are not fixed but dynamic in the Indian market, i.e., they keep changing every day.
How would calculate the purity of gold?
The purity of gold is measured in karats (K). it is a simple method, where you have to divide the amount of gold in any piece of jewellery by 24. For example, 14K gold means it has a purity of 14/24 which is 58.3% of gold content.
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