KATHMANDU: Gold price increased by Rs 2,400 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, setting a new price of Rs 97,800 per tola (11.664 grams).

According to Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association (FENEGOSIDA), hallmark gold is being sold for Rs 97,800 per tola today.

The price of hallmark gold was Rs 95,400 per tola on Wednesday. Similarly, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 97,300.

Likewise, the price of silver has increased by Rs 85 today to reach Rs 1,295 per tola.