The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) gained 200 million pounds at the end of Sunday's trading backed by purchase operations by Egyptian investors.

The EGX 30 benchmark index went up 0.1 percent to reach 5,992.72 points.

The broader EGX 70 index of the leading smaller and mid cap enterprises (SME) increased by 0.15 percent to reach 356.39 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index rose by 0.1 percent to hit 715.62 points.