The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gained 23.19 points on Monday, closing at 2,653.09. The 0.88 percent rise marks a reversal after four consecutive trading days of decline.

Out of the traded companies, share prices of 191 increased, while 56 declined and one remained unchanged.

A total of 17,501,802 shares changed hands in 78,848 transactions, amounting to a total turnover of Rs8.69 billion. Despite the index’s upward movement, overall turnover decreased from Sunday’s Rs9.13 billion.

Of the 13 trading sub-indices, Hotels & Tourism, Life Insurance, and Trading sectors recorded losses, while the remaining sectors posted gains, contributing to the index’s double-digit rise.