The market capital gained 6.1 billion pounds to hit EGP 723.6 billion after transactions totaling EGP 13.8 billion.

The EGX 30 benchmark index went up by 1.08 percent, registering 11,276.17 points.

The broader EGX 70 EWI index of the leading small and mid-cap enterprises (SMEs) increased by 0.75 percent, closing at 2,659.28 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index was up 0.86 percent, ending at 3,641.08 points.