Kathmandu. The prices of both gold and silver have increased significantly in the local market today. Compared to Thursday, the price of gold has increased by 7,200 rupees per tola, while the price of silver has also increased by 165 rupees per tola. As the price of precious metals skyrocketed in the international market, it had a direct impact on the Nepali market as well.

According to the latest data published by the Nepal Gold and Silver Traders Federation, the price of gold for today has been fixed at Rs 290,700 per tola.

Likewise, the price of silver per tola of white metal has remained at Rs 4,615. Earlier yesterday, gold was traded at Rs 2,83,500 per tola and silver was traded at Rs 4,450 per tola.

Due to the economic and political ups and downs in the world market, according to the international media, today the price of gold in the international market has reached 4 thousand 179 US dollars per ounce.