NEPSE rises 7.17 points to 2,629.40 after four-day decline

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Gold and silver prices declined in Nepal’s domestic bullion market on Wednesday, with both precious metals recording significant drops compared with Tuesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), the price of gold fell Rs 2,700 per tola from Rs 306,800 on Tuesday to Rs 304,100 on Wednesday. Silver also recorded a sharp decline. Its price dropped Rs 160 per tola, falling from Rs 4,755 on Tuesday to Rs 4,595 on Wednesday.

19-AUG-2026 11:46 AM

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The government has formed a task force to examine the possibility of reopening the Birgunj Sugar Mill, which has remained shut for nearly 27 years. The task force has been formed under the coordination of Shrikant Yadav, chief divisional engineer at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies. The formation follows a Cabinet decision directing the government to assess the condition of the defunct factory and examine previous decisions, studies and reports concerning its potential revival. The task force will also recommend the measures that would need to be taken to move the process forward.

18-AUG-2026 07:35 PM

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The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell 19.34 points to close at 2,622.48 points on Tuesday, ending the trading session in the red despite fluctuations throughout the day. The market moved unevenly from the opening, with the NEPSE briefly attempting to approach the 2,650-point level during trading. However, the index failed to sustain the upward movement and settled at 2,622.48 points by the close. A total of 15.1 million shares of 347 companies changed hands through 55,246 transactions. The total turnover reached Rs 5.073 billion.

18-AUG-2026 04:13 PM