The price of gold reached an all-time high in the domestic market of Nepal on Wednesday.
The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association reported an increase of Rs 1,000 per tola (11.66 grams) in the price of gold.
The price of fine gold surged to Rs 153,400 per tola, up from Rs 152,400 per tola on Tuesday.
Silver also saw a rise, with its price increasing by Rs 15 per tola to reach Rs 1,780, compared to Rs 1,765 per tola the previous day.
The new record for gold surpasses the previous high of Rs 153,300 per tola, which was set on September 6.
