Thursday, August 20th, 2026

Gold and silver prices rise in domestic market



KATHMANDU: The prices of gold and silver increased in the local market today. Gold rose by Rs 3,400 per tola, while silver went up by Rs 135 per tola.

According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Federation, the price of gold in the local market today stands at Rs 296,100 per tola, while silver is priced at Rs 4,945 per tola.

On Thursday, the price of gold was Rs 292,700 per tola, and silver was traded at Rs 4,810 per tola. Similarly, on Wednesday, gold was bought and sold at Rs 294,500 per tola, while silver was traded at Rs 4,915 per tola.

In the international market, gold is currently being traded at around US$ 4,650 per ounce, while silver stands at approximately US$ 76 per ounce, according to international media reports.

Publish Date : 01 May 2026 11:36 AM

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