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Huawei has officially entered Nepal's smart wearables market with the launch of its Band 11 Series, unveiled on April 15, 2026, the first day of Nepali New Year 2083. The release was marked by an energetic public event titled “Run with the Beat” – Powered by Huawei, organized in collaboration with Meltdown. The morning event drew large crowds, blending fitness, live music, and a showcase of the brand's latest health technology.

The Band 11 Series is positioned as an everyday health and fitness companion. Key features include comprehensive sleep tracking with heart rate, SpO₂, HRV, and breathing insights, along with 24/7 heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring. The device supports over 100 workout modes and includes stress and emotional wellbeing monitoring with guided breathing exercises. Huawei is also touting up to 14 days of battery life in a lightweight, stylish form factor designed for all-day wear.

The band integrates with the Huawei Health App, offering personalized insights aimed at improving performance, recovery, and overall wellbeing.

The series is available in three variants across Nepal. The entry-level Band 11 (Polymer) is priced at Rs. 9,990, while the Band 11 (Light Aluminum Alloy) comes in at Rs. 11,990. The flagship Band 11 Pro, offering the most advanced feature set, retails at Rs. 14,990.

With this launch, Huawei continues to expand its footprint in Nepal's growing consumer tech market, positioning wearable health technology as an accessible tool for everyday users.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 1, 200 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday. 

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 301, 000 per tola today. 

Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 95 per tola and is being traded at Rs 5, 225 per tola today.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 5. 36 points to close at 2, 838. 40 points on Friday. 

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 0. 53 points to close at 476. 92 points.

A total of 18,063,728-unit shares of 335 companies were traded for Rs 1. 61 billion.

Meanwhile, Suryakunda Hydro Electric Limited (SKHEL), Hotel Forest Inn Limited (HFIN), Palpa Cement Industries Limited (PCIL) and Shikhar power Development Limited (SIPD) were the top gainers today with its price surging by 10. 00 percent.

Similarly, Asian Hydropower Limited (AHL) was the top loser as its price fell by 4. 84 points. 

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 88 trillion.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 3, 000 per tola in the domestic market on Friday. 

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 299, 800 per tola today.   It was traded at Rs 302, 800 per tola on Thursday. 

Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 120 per tola and is being traded at Rs 5, 250 per tola.