KATHMANDU: The local market saw an increase in gold prices on Monday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold has risen by Rs 700 compared to Sunday, reaching Rs 252,900 per tola today.

On the previous day, gold was traded at Rs 252,200 per tola.

Meanwhile, the price of silver has decreased by Rs 20, standing at Rs 3,585 per tola today, according to the association.