Gold prices fell by Rs. 200 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, while silver prices increased by Rs. 30 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 21.15 points on Tuesday, with the benchmark index closing at 2,663.18 amid a turnover of Rs. 4.07 billion.
As LPG shortages continue across Nepal, consumers in Pokhara have been forced to queue for hours with empty cylinders, prompting authorities to intensify market inspections and assure the public that supplies will normalize within days.
The Ministry of Energy is preparing a proposal to increase the VAT exemption threshold on household electricity consumption from 50 units to 150 units, aiming to ease the financial burden on consumers and encourage greater use of electricity.
The House of Representatives' Finance Committee has agreed to retain the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Board as a seven-member body, with mandatory representation of at least one woman.
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmakers from Sudurpashchim Province met Prime Minister Balen Shah on Tuesday, urging the government to expedite key infrastructure and development projects in the region.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has called on commercial banks to help restore investor confidence, saying stronger government-bank coordination is essential to accelerate investment and economic growth.
Nepal's tea exports to India through the Kakarvitta border declined in both volume and value during the last fiscal year, with export earnings falling by nearly Rs 640 million.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) edged lower on Monday, declining 1.20 points to close at 2,684.33, while daily turnover stood at Rs 4.57 billion.
Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel effective Tuesday, while keeping the price of LPG unchanged despite higher import costs.
Gold and silver prices increased in the Nepali market on Monday, with gold gaining Rs 800 per tola and silver rising by Rs 35 per tola.

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