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Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a marginal decline in its major indices, KSE30 and KSE100, as global markets displayed mixed performances. The KSE30 index fell by 132.15 points to close at 48,950.98, while the KSE100 index dropped by 248.00 points, settling at 161,687.19. This represents daily percentage changes of -0.27% and -0.15%, respectively.
Year-to-date figures, however, show a robust performance with KSE30 and KSE100 gaining 35.29% and 40.44% in the calendar year 2025, and 28.30% and 28.70% in fiscal year 2026, respectively.
In terms of market capitalization, the PSX showed a slight positive change of 0.09%, reaching Rs 18,449.94 billion, which translates to approximately US$ 65.73 billion.
Among the top gainers, K-Electric Limited (KEL) saw a significant rise of 15.08%, closing at Rs 5.80. Pioneer Cement Limited (PIOC) and Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited (KTML) also recorded notable gains of 8.69% and 7.51%, respectively.
Conversely, the market’s top losers included AGP Limited, which fell by 3.56%, and Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCF), which decreased by 3.02%.
In regional markets, the performance varied. South Korea’s KOSPI index rose by 1.9%, while the Philippines’ PSI index saw a decline of 3.5%. Meanwhile, India’s BSESN index increased by 0.5%.
The PSX’s ready turnover reached a total volume of 1,214.43 million shares with a total value of Rs 41.38 billion, equating to US$ 147.40 million.
Stakeholders continue to monitor the global market trends as they influence investor sentiment and trading volumes in Pakistan.