Gold jumps by Rs 1,600 to reach Rs 301,300, while silver drops to Rs 5,160 today.
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Baisakh 8), the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association reported a notable increase in gold prices.
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the official foreign exchange rates for Thursday. The buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at Rs. 149.61 and the selling rate at Rs. 150.21. The British Pound Sterling has recorded the highest value among the major currencies listed, with a selling rate of Rs. 200.16.
Gold and silver prices recorded a sharp decline in the Nepali market on Friday, Kartik 20, coinciding with Dhanteras. Gold fell by Rs. 5,900 per tola to Rs. 283,000, while silver dropped by Rs. 110 per tola.
Nepal's VAT collection exceeded its first-quarter target in FY 2083/84, reaching Rs. 41.04 billion, up 10% compared to the same period last year. The increase comes after the Inland Revenue Department introduced a consumer reward scheme encouraging people to demand bills when making purchases.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has estimated that Nepal will require approximately $4.7 billion to $5 billion for reconstruction following the disasters in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli regions. The government is preparing a phased financing plan, including financial support from India, China, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Maya Khola Hydropower Company Limited (MKHC) has reported a 124.52 percent increase in net profit, earning Rs 6.38 crore in the first quarter of FY 2083/84, compared to Rs 2.84 crore in the same period last year. Higher electricity sales revenue and lower interest expenses supported the company's improved profitability.
Khani Khola Hydropower Company Limited (KKHC) has made a remarkable financial turnaround, reporting a net profit of Rs 3.65 crore in the first quarter of FY 2083/84, compared to a net loss of Rs 1.89 crore in the same period last year.
