Gold prices surged by Rs. 7,200 per tola on Friday, while silver also gained Rs. 165, continuing the upward trend in Nepal's bullion market.
The Nepal Rastra Bank has announced a one-year bond worth Rs. 25 billion, taking its total bond issuance to Rs. 105 billion in three consecutive offerings to manage excess liquidity in the banking system.
The National Assembly will discuss the Appropriation Bill, 2083, along with key economic and debt-related bills, as lawmakers review the government's spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
The benchmark index declined by 8.30 points as banking stocks weighed on the market, while daily turnover exceeded Rs. 4.41 billion.
The council is set to discuss recommendations for filling vacant positions in various constitutional bodies.

The seven-year closed-end mutual fund will cease trading after maturity, with investors set to receive payouts following the liquidation of its assets.
Recognized for transparency and corporate governance, the bank earns another national accolade for its FY 2081/82 annual report.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has formally listed 134,054.25 units of bonus shares of Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower Limited (KBSH), expanding the company's floating stock following its 14th Annual General Meeting endorsement.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has officially listed 349,377 units of bonus shares of Nepal Hydro Developers Limited (NHDL) following approvals from the company's 19th Annual General Meeting.
As part of its 100-point governance reform agenda, the government is set to launch a dedicated, free "Blue Bus" service for women in the Kathmandu Valley, deploying an initial fleet of eight buses across three high-traffic routes.
Nepal welcomed 91,363 foreign tourists by air in June 2026, marking a robust 19.5% year-on-year growth and comfortably outpacing pre-pandemic levels, with Indian and American travelers continuing to anchor the inbound market.
An in-depth historical analysis of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) reveals that July (Shrawan) is consistently the most lucrative month for investors, driven by fiscal year-end corporate reports and aggressive dividend speculation across major sectors.