KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a positive session on Monday, with the benchmark index closing at a new all-time high amid sustained investor confidence and an improving market outlook.
The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 876.82 points, or 0.52 percent, to close at 170,741.35 points as compared to the previous close of 169,864.53. Index touched 171,001.71 points, while the low was recorded at 170,292.95 points, indicating strong buying momentum across sectors.
The BRIndex100 closed at 18,024.02, which was 89.42 points, or 0.5 percent, higher than the previous close, with a total volume of 721.59 million shares. The BRIndex30 also posted strong gains, closing at 59,083.92, a jump of 781.97 points, or 1.34 percent, on a total volume of 395.10 million shares.
According to Topline Securities, the KSE-100 Index concluded the trading session on a strong note, closing at a new all-time high. The benchmark remained positive throughout the day, reflecting sustained investor confidence and an improving market outlook. Key index heavyweights — PPL, Systems Limited (SYS), Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF), National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), and United Bank Limited (UBL) — led the rally, collectively contributing approximately 651 points to the index’s overall advance.
Total market turnover increased to 905.68 million shares in the ready market from 873.03 million in the previous session, with a traded value of Rs47.72 billion. Market capitalization rose to Rs19.41 trillion from Rs19.32 trillion, reflecting renewed investor confidence.
In terms of market breadth, the Ready Market saw 239 companies advance, 202 decline and 45 remain unchanged out of 486 traded companies.
In the Ready Market, Pak International Bulk led turnover with 123.27 million shares, closing at Rs17.19. Other active counters included Hum Network, Fast Cables Ltd., F. Nat. Equities, Crescent Star Insurance, Bunnys Limited, B.O. Punjab, Hascol Petrol, Sui South Gas, and Maple Leaf, each recording notable volumes.
On the price front, Unilever Pakistan Foods posted the largest gain, rising by Rs136.83 to Rs29,000, while Hoechst Pakistan Limited advanced by Rs97.38 to Rs4,808.99. Conversely, PIA Holding Company LimitedB and Khyber Textile Mills Limited recorded declines of Rs100.00 and Rs77.15 respectively, closing at Rs24,096.00 and Rs1,895.36.
Sector-wise performance was mixed. The BR Automobile Assembler Index closed at 23,985.52, posting a net decline of 145.04 points, or 0.60 percent, with a total turnover of 1.65 million shares. The BR Cement Index ended higher at 14,362.47, gaining 138.95 points, or 0.98 percent, on a turnover of 60.51 million shares.
The BR Commercial Banks Index closed at 49,714.61, up 133.35 points, or 0.27 percent, with a total volume of 70.50 million shares. The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index edged up by 15.93 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 27,222.82, recording a turnover of 65.06 million shares.
Meanwhile, the BR Oil and Gas Index advanced 171.60 points, or 1.17 percent, to 14,803.98, with a turnover of 91.26 million shares, while the BR Technology and Communication Index rose sharply by 98.26 points, or 2.39 percent, to close at 4,212.69, on a total volume of 91.48 million shares.
Analysts noted that the market’s positive trajectory was driven by renewed buying interest across large-cap stocks and selective investor participation in high-volume counters, reflecting confidence in the broader equity market despite intermittent volatility.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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