CAIRO, CAIRO, March 6 (MENA) - Egyptian Exchange (EGX) indices posted collective gains at the close of Thursday's trading session, backed by purchases by foreign institutions and investment funds against sales by local and Arab institutions and Arab investors.

The market capital gained about EGP 4 billion to register EGP 2.283 trillion, amid transactions that totaled EGP 17.37 billion.

The EGX 30 benchmark index was up 0.23 percent, ending at 30,947.44 points.

The broader EGX 70 EWI index of the leading small and mid-cap enterprises (SMEs) increased 0.19 percent, closing at 8,549.66 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index rose 0.23 percent, recording 1,1867.56 points. (MENA)

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