KATHMANDU: Gold prices increased in the market on Friday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold rose by Rs 1,300 per tola (11.66 grams) and reached Rs 299,900 per tola today. On Thursday, gold was traded at Rs 298,600 per tola.

Similarly, silver prices also increased. The association stated that silver rose by Rs 120 per tola, reaching Rs 5,275 per tola today.

On Thursday, silver was traded at Rs 5,155 per tola.