KATHMANDU: Gold price increased by Rs 600 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, setting a new high of Rs 92,800 per tola (11.664 grams).

The precious yellow metal was traded at Rs 92,200 per tola on Tuesday.

Likewise, tejabi gold is priced at Rs 92,360 per tola while silver registered an increase by Rs 10 to be traded at Rs 1005.

According to the Federation of Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), bullion prices have gone high in the international market owing to the coronavirus epidemic.