Gold falls by Rs 1,000 per tola, silver edges up in local market

Kathmandu: Gold and silver prices in the local market showed moderate fluctuations today compared to last Friday. Gold has decreased by Rs 1,000 per tola, while silver has increased by Rs 25.

According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Federation, the price of fine gold today stands at Rs 298,900 per tola, while silver is priced at Rs 5,300 per tola. Last Friday, gold was traded at Rs 299,900 per tola and silver at Rs 5,275 per tola.

In the international market, one ounce of gold and silver are being traded at US$ 4,715 and US$ 80 respectively, according to international media reports.