Gold/silver prices rise slightly

KATHMANDU: The domestic gold and silver market recorded a modest increase on Thursday compared to Wednesday, with gold rising by Rs 300 per tola and silver by Rs 35 per tola.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of Chhapawal gold has been fixed at Rs 302,500 per tola today, while silver is priced at Rs 5,745 per tola.

On Wednesday, Chhapawal gold was traded at Rs 302,200 per tola, while silver stood at Rs 5,710 per tola.

On Tuesday, gold was priced at Rs 302,900 per tola and silver at Rs 5,695 per tola.

In the international market, gold is trading at around 4,700 US dollars per ounce, while silver is being traded at 87 US dollars per ounce, according to international media reports.