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Karachi, The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has displayed a consistent upward trajectory over the last six months, according to the latest market data. From November to April, there has been a noticeable increase in listed capital, market capitalization, and index values reflecting an overall positive momentum in the market.
In November, the PSX listed capital stood at 1,656,800.393 million Rs., while market capitalization was recorded at 8,729,523.266 million Rs. The turnover of shares reached 14,056.434 million in ready markets and 3,686.656 million in future contracts. The KSE 100 Index was at 60,531.270 and the KSE All Share Index at 40,324.280.
December saw a rise in both capital and market cap, with listed capital at 1,665,476.972 million Rs. and market capitalization at 9,062,902.809 million Rs. Share turnover increased significantly to 21,165.662 million in ready markets and 5,347.305 million in future contracts. The indices also rose, with the KSE 100 reaching 62,451.040 and the KSE All Share Index at 41,916.270.
January’s figures were slightly higher with listed capital at 1,669,726.507 million Rs. and market capitalization at 9,073,759.924 million Rs. Turnover of shares was at 11,737.426 million in ready and 4,167.581 million in future markets. The KSE 100 Index stood at 61,979.180 and the KSE All Share Index at 41,892.680.
In February, listed capital rose to 1,671,335.883 million Rs. and market capitalization increased to 9,225,160.480 million Rs. Share turnover saw a decrease to 7,190.089 million in ready and 2,884.350 million in future contracts. However, the indices improved with the KSE 100 at 64,578.520 and the KSE All Share at 42,840.890.
March continued the trend with listed capital at 1,673,001.673 million Rs. and market capitalization at 9,447,694.312 million Rs. Share turnover was 7,673.191 million in ready and 3,080.374 million in future contracts. The indices increased to 67,005.110 for the KSE 100 and 44,562.880 for the KSE All Share.
April marked the highest gains with listed capital reaching 1,675,353.476 million Rs. and market capitalization at 9,746,961.299 million Rs. Turnover of shares was 9,177.241 million in ready and 3,096.993 million in future markets. The KSE 100 Index surged to 71,102.550 and the KSE All Share Index to 46,554.240.