Gold price hits new record at Rs 278, 000 per tola
The price of gold reached an all-time high in the domestic market on Wednesday, setting a new historical record.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders, the price of gold has increased by Rs 1, 500 per tola to reach Rs 278, 000 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 276, 500 per tola on Tuesday.
Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 5, 655 per tola.
Nepse surges by 4. 90 points on Tuesday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 4. 90 points to close at 2, 639. 91 points on Tuesday.
Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 0. 54 points to close at 454. 86 points.
A total of 13,624,824-unit shares of 349 companies were traded for Rs 1. 50 billion.
Meanwhile, Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 10. 00 percent.
Likewise, Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited (RHPL) was the top loser as its price fell by 6. 09 percent.
At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 43 trillion.
Yari Customs Office closed for three months due to extreme cold
Yari Customs Office, Hilsa, has been closed for three months after the import of goods was stopped from Taklakot, China, in Hilsa due to extreme cold.
Office staff have shifted to Simkot-based contact office after closing the office from the second week of Poush after the import of goods was stopped from Taklakot from the beginning of Poush month, said Office Chief Ram Raj Jaisi.
"Though the snowfall has not occurred this year, transport service has also remained closed after the snowfall occurred in November 2025. So goods from Taklakot have not been imported," he added.
However, the border towards China has been kept open, mentioned Chief Jaisi. The Office would be reopened after employees return back to the Office in the second week of Chaitra. The Office has collected Rs 1.865 million in revenue so far since the beginning of the current fiscal year.
Gold shines to hit record high of Rs 276, 500 per tola
Gold price has set a new record in the domestic market on Tuesday.
According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of precious yellow metal has increased by Rs 1, 800 per tola and is being traded at Rs 276, 500 per tola. It was traded at Rs 274, 700 per tola on Monday.
Likewise, the silver is being traded at Rs 5, 340 per tola.
