Pakistan Stock Exchange Reports Steady Growth in Market Metrics for First Quarter

Karachi, The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE) has shown a positive trajectory in market performance over the past six months, as reported in its latest market data for the period ending March 2024. The data reveals consistent growth across various financial indicators including listed capital, market capitalization, and key index values.

In October, the PSE recorded a listed capital of approximately 1,653,218 million Rs., with a market capitalization of about 7,551,773 million Rs. The turnover of shares was noted at 2,531.777 million, and the KSE 100 index stood at 51,920.270, while the KSE All Share Index was at 34,558.220.

November saw an increase in listed capital to 1,656,800 million Rs. and market capitalization surged to 8,729,523 million Rs. Share turnover increased significantly to 3,686.656 million. The KSE 100 index rose to 60,531.270 and the KSE All Share Index increased to 40,324.280.

By December, the listed capital further increased to 1,665,477 million Rs., and market capitalization reached 9,062,903 million Rs. The turnover of shares peaked at 5,347.305 million. The indices continued to grow, with the KSE 100 index at 62,451.040 and the KSE All Share Index at 41,916.270.

January’s figures showed a slight stabilization with a listed capital of 1,669,727 million Rs. and market capitalization at 9,073,760 million Rs. Share turnover was at 4,167.581 million. The KSE 100 index slightly decreased to 61,979.180, and the KSE All Share Index was stable at 41,892.680.

In February, the listed capital saw a minor rise to 1,671,336 million Rs., with market capitalization climbing to 9,225,160 million Rs. The turnover of shares reduced to 2,884.350 million. The KSE 100 index increased to 64,578.520, and the KSE All Share Index reached 42,840.890.

March marked continued growth with the listed capital reaching 1,673,002 million Rs. and market capitalization at 9,447,694 million Rs. Share turnover was 3,080.374 million. The KSE 100 index hit a six-month high at 67,005.110, and the KSE All Share Index escalated to 44,562.880.