Gold price drops by Rs 500 per tola on Friday
The price of gold has dropped by Rs 500 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 314, 900 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 315, 400 per tola on Thursday.
The price of silver, however, has increased by Rs 15 and is being traded at Rs 5, 740 per tola.
NAC reports notable improvement in passenger numbers and revenue
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag-carrier, has shown encouraging improvements in its half-yearly performance.
Data indicates that income and passenger numbers from Shrawan to Poush (July 17, 2026 to January 14, 2026) of the current fiscal year have notably progressed compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year 2081/082 (2024/2025).
During this period, the corporation's total revenue has increased by about seven percent, while the number of passengers has increased by about 18.7 percent.
NAC stated that both revenue and passenger numbers have increased as regular and efficient flights have been operated to various destinations, making the maximum use of available aircraft.
During the period from January to March, most of the Corporation's flights are operating with high passenger load.
NAC Spokesperson Archana Khadka said that the Corporation has set a goal to continue the growth rate by further strengthening service expansion and market management in the coming days.
Nepse surges by 6. 03 points on Thursday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 6. 03 points to close at 2, 654. 93 points on Thursday.
Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 1. 93 points to close at 456. 51 points.
A total of 10,053,145-unit shares of 335 companies were traded for Rs 1. 52 billion.
Meanwhile, Salapa Bikas Bank Limited (SABBL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 9. 99 percent.
10% Nabil Debenture 2082 (NBLD82) was the top loser as its price fell by 3. 60 points.
At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 46 trillion.
Gold price increases by Rs 600 per tola on Thursday
The price of gold has increased by Rs 600 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 315, 400 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 314, 800 per tola on Wednesday.
Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 10 and is being traded at Rs 5, 725 per tola today.
