KATHMANDU: The price of gold in the Nepali market saw a significant drop today, falling by Rs 8,100 per tola.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is currently trading at Rs 299,900 per tola, a sharp decline from Sunday’s rate of Rs 308,000 per tola.

In contrast, the price of silver experienced a slight increase, rising by Rs 10 per tola to reach Rs 4,905, up from Sunday’s price of Rs 4,895 per tola.