The VN-Index recorded milder gains today as large-caps consolidated their upside with VCB (+0.7%), BID (+0.5%) and VIC (1.1%) closing with small gains of less than 1%. Nevertheless, the banking sector continued to be today's top index contributor, adding 1.6 points to the index though having different drivers. Two mid-cap banks EIB, which rose to today's ceiling price, and STB, which recorded a 5% gain, were in today's spotlight.