Gold price increases by Rs 9, 500 per tola on Wednesday

The price of gold has increased by Rs 9, 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday. 

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 318, 000 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 309, 300 per tola on Tuesday. 

Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 430 and being traded at Rs 7, 300 per tola today.

Nepse plunges by 42. 58 points on Tuesday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 42. 58 points to close at 2, 726 . 51 points on Tuesday. 

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 7. 37 points to close at 464. 46 points.

A total of 30,262,710-unit shares of 333 companies were traded for Rs 1. 55 billion.

Meanwhile, Saptakoshi Development Bank Ltd (SAPDBL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 8. 56 percent.

Likewise, Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals Limited (OMPL) was the top loser as its price fell by 6. 93 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 57 trillion.

Gold price increases by Rs 300 per tola on Tuesday

The price of gold has increased by Rs 300 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday. 

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 309, 300 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 309, 000 per tola on Monday. 

Similarly, the silver being traded at Rs 6, 870 per tola today.

 

Rasuwa Customs Office collects Rs 1.16 billion in revenue

The Rasuwa Customs Office has collected Rs 1.16 billion in revenue during the first six months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, according to Chief Customs Officer Tulasi Prasad Bhattarai.  

Currently, the officials are screening some 200 goods-laden containers.

The Office also marked the 74th Customs Day organizing a special event on Monday. 

Bhattarai said that the Nepal Inter Model Transport Development Committee is working to clear the debris gathered in the dry port area, which was amassed following the flooding in Lhende river occurred on July 7, 2025. 

Currently, as high as 250 trucks could be accommodated at the site after clearing the debris. 

While marking the Customs Day, the Office felicitated two businesspersons and four customs officials for their outstanding delivery.