After falling for two consecutive days, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index rebounded on Wednesday, gaining 12.17 points.

The benchmark index increased by 0.46 percent to close at 2,607.42 points.

On Sunday and Monday, the index had dropped by 8.24 and 27.64 points, respectively, reflecting a short-term market correction before Wednesday’s modest recovery.

Out of the total companies traded, share prices of 149 increased, 90 declined, and 12 remained unchanged.