The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) closed on Sunday with gains backed by share purchases by local and foreign institutions and mutual funds.

The market capital achieved gains worth EGP 4 billion to reach EGP 508.5 billion, after transactions hit EGP 718.3 million.

The EGX 30 benchmark index soared 1.49 percent to close at 9,121.92 points.

The broader EGX 70 index of the leading smaller and mid cap enterprises (SME) rose by 1.55 percent to 488.03 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index also increased by 1.21 percent to close at 1,015.7 points.