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Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a mixed trading session as key indices, KSE30 and KSE100, exhibited slight declines amidst fluctuations in market activities. The KSE30 index fell by 7.94 points to close at 36,293.72, while the KSE100 index saw a marginal decrease of 39.36 points, settling at 118,536.53. Despite these declines, the year-to-date figures for FY25 showed significant growth with KSE30 up by 43.56% and KSE100 rising by 51.11%.
Among the top gainers, National Refinery Limited (NRL) led with a price increase of 7.86%, closing at 209.20. FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) followed with a 5.56% rise to 100.79. Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited (LOTCHEM) also showed a positive trend, increasing by 5.38%.
Conversely, the market’s notable losers included Ibrahim Fibres Limited (IBFL), which dropped by 7.61% to 321.92, and Pak Oman Microfinance Bank Limited (POML), which declined by 3.64% to 198.36. Nishat Power Limited (NPL) saw a decrease of 3.45%, closing at 35.27.
The overall market capitalization of PSX slightly increased by 0.04%, reaching Rs 14,211.15 billion, equivalent to $50.44 billion. The trading session recorded a total volume of 609.06 million shares with a value of Rs 41.91 billion ($148.78 million).
Regionally, the Asian markets showed varied performances. The Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index (SSEA) rose by 0.9%, while the Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex (BSESN) in India increased by 0.2%. On the other hand, the Philippines Stock Exchange Index (PSI) experienced a minor decline of 0.2%.
The PSX’s performance reflects the broader market dynamics and investor sentiment, highlighting the importance of strategic investments and market analysis in navigating the current economic landscape.