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Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a decline in its major indices on the latest trading day, with both the KSE30 and KSE100 indices closing lower. The KSE100 index fell by 1,237.65 points, or 0.73%, to settle at 167,752.41, while the KSE30 index decreased by 474.43 points, or 0.91%, ending the day at 51,786.78.
The market saw a total trading volume of 1,274.36 million shares, with a value of Rs 60.54 billion, equivalent to approximately $215.25 million. The market capitalization of the PSX experienced a 1.38% drop, decreasing to Rs 19,390.15 billion, or $68.94 billion.
Despite the overall decline, some stocks recorded gains. Adamjee Insurance Company Limited (AICL) emerged as a top gainer, with its share price increasing by 10.00% to close at 87.22. Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTC) also saw a rise, with its shares climbing 7.53% to 31.41. Other notable gainers included Bank of Punjab (BOP), Millat Tractors Limited (MTL), and Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MEHT).
Conversely, several companies experienced significant losses. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited (UPFL) led the losers with an 8.42% drop, closing at 29,297.72. Pak Oman Microfinance Bank Limited (POML) and Unity Foods Limited (YOUW) followed, with declines of 8.09% and 6.33%, respectively.
The PSX’s year-to-date performance remained positive, with the KSE100 index up 45.71% for the calendar year 2025, and 33.53% for the fiscal year 2026. However, the day’s downturn reflects a volatile trading session with varying performances across different sectors.
In regional markets, the Bombay Stock Exchange in India recorded a slight increase of 0.7%, while the Jakarta Stock Exchange in Indonesia rose by 0.3%. Meanwhile, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index fell by 1.8%, continuing its negative trend for the year.