The price of gold has increased by Rs 500 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 171, 300 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 170, 800 per tola on Monday.

The price of silver, however, has dropped by Rs 15 and is being traded at Rs 1, 870 per tola today.