The market capital gained about LE 771.3 billion to close at LE 6.6 billion, amid transactions that totaled LE 2 billion.

The EGX 30 benchmark index was up by 0.53 percent, registering 11,432.79 points.

The broader EGX 70 EWI index of the leading small and mid-cap enterprises (SMEs) increased by 0.15 percent, ending at 2,254.88 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index rose by 0.34 percent, closing at 3,286.64 points.