The price of gold faced a decline of Rs. 1,300 per tola today, as reported by the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The present rate for fine gold is recorded at Rs. 1,17,500 per tola, contrasting with the stable rate of Rs. 1,18,800 per tola on Friday. Similarly, Tejabi gold witnessed a decrease to Rs. 1,16,950 per tola today, reflecting a drop of Rs. 1,300 from its Friday rate of Rs. 1,18,250 per tola.
On December 4, 2023, both fine gold and Tejabi gold had attained record highs of Rs. 1,21,600 and Rs. 1,21,000 per tola, respectively. Additionally, silver observed a decline of Rs. 35 per tola, with the current market rate standing at Rs. 1,425 per tola, compared to the closing rate of Rs. 1,460 per tola on Friday.
The global downturn in gold prices, now at $2,004.50 per ounce, has notably impacted the domestic bullion market. Simultaneously, the international silver market indicates a trading value of $22.97 per ounce.