Kolkata, Mar 2 : The rising gold prices have proved a deterrent to buyers of ornaments in Kolkata.
A four-day matrimonial fair saw people from all over the city thronging the venue to buy gold, but the high prices left the people disappointed.
"The global slowdown has become a big problem. It is a problem for middle class families like us. We are forced to cut down our budget because of the price hike in gold which is an important element of our weddings," said Arindam Day, a customer.