Kathmandu . The price of gold increased by Rs 500 per tola (11.66 grams) today, the last day of the week, to set a new record of Rs 161,200 per tola in the domestic market.

On Thursday, the price was Rs 160,700 per tola, according to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations.

The price of silver, however, has remained unchanged compared to the previous day. Its price has been fixed at Rs 1,955 per tola today.