Nepal, Dec. 9 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) Index rose by 7.39 points on Monday to close at 2,614, breaking a six-day losing streak.

The benchmark, which had dropped to 2,606, recovered in the final six minutes of trading.

The day's intraday low also stood at 2,606, while the index had touched 2,620 at around noon.

A total of 148 companies posted gains, 101 declined, and nine remained unchanged. Turnover fell to Rs3.75 billion, down from Rs4.66 billion on the previous trading day.

Three companies-Swastik Laghubitta, Srinagar Agritech and Upper Mailungkhola Hydropower-hit the 10 percent positive circuit. Himstar Urja was the biggest loser, shedding 3.88 percent.

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