The price of fine gold increased by Rs5,600 per tola (11.663 grams) on Sunday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

Gold is traded at Rs310,300 per tola today, up from Rs304,700 on Friday.

Silver price also rose by Rs375 per tola, reaching Rs5,425 from Rs5,050.

The highest recorded prices so far are Rs339,000 per tola for gold and Rs7,505 for silver on January 29.