Most Asian stock markets advanced on Monday, supported by a rebound in technology shares after sharp declines last week. However, investors remained cautious ahead of key central bank meetings in Australia and India. Japanese equities lagged, with the Nikkei 225 down 1.8% and TOPIX falling 1%, pressured by a stronger yen that weighed on export-oriented companies. Australia’s ASX 200 gained 0.7%, led by banks and gold miners, as markets awaited the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision on Tuesday. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold rates steady but could trim its cash reserve ratio to signal a modest easing bias.