Sri Lankan equities closed higher on Thursday, supported by gains in the information technology and real estate sectors.

The Colombo Stock Exchange's All-Share index settled up 0.24% at 21,199.37 points, marking another day of positive momentum for the market.

89% on Thursday of the previous week amid broad-based buying in blue-chip names.

The advance was driven by strong performance in IT and property names, which helped offset weakness in other areas.

This follows a recent pattern of sector-led rallies, with healthcare stocks providing the primary impetus for gains earlier in the week.

The market has shown resilience in recent sessions, with the All-Share index rising 0.89% on Thursday of the previous week amid broad-based buying in blue-chip names.

The current session's gains suggest continued investor interest in domestic equities despite broader global uncertainties.