The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) rebounded on Monday, gaining 21.30 points after three consecutive sessions of decline. The benchmark index rose by 0.77 percent to close at 2,761.26 points.

According to the stock exchange, share prices of 179 companies advanced, while 71 recorded losses. A total of 10.87 million shares changed hands through 57,157 transactions, generating a turnover of Rs5.75 billion.

Most sectoral sub-indices ended in positive territory, except for manufacturing and processing and mutual funds, which posted minor declines.

Among the top performers, Narayani Development Bank surged by 9.99 percent, followed closely by Vikas Hydropower at 9.98 percent.