Gold shines to hit record high of Rs 152, 600 per tola

KATHMANDU: The price of gold, which has been rising steadily in the international market as well, has set a new record in the domestic market today.

The yellow metal is being traded at Rs 152,600 per tola (11.66 grams) today.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, on Friday, the last day of the week, fine gold was traded at Rs 149,600 per tola and the price soared by Rs 3,000 per tola on Sunday, the opening day of this week.

Similarly, the price of silver increased by Rs 50 per tola today and it is fixed at Rs 1,810. It was Rs 1,760 last Friday.