Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

Gold and silver prices decline in local market



KATHMANDU: Prices of both gold and silver declined in the local market today.

Compared to last Friday, the price of gold fell by Rs 1,800 per tola, while silver dropped by Rs 45 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, hallmark gold is being traded at Rs 283,200 per tola, while silver is priced at Rs 4,315 per tola.

Last Friday, hallmark gold was traded at Rs 285,000 per tola and silver at Rs 4,360 per tola. On Thursday, gold was priced at Rs 284,000 per tola and silver at Rs 4,310 per tola. In the international market, gold was trading at around US$4,063 per ounce and silver at about US$58 per ounce, according to international media reports.

Publish Date : 02 August 2026 11:49 AM

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