KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish session on Wednesday, with the benchmark index posting a sharp recovery amid improved investor sentiment, supported by easing international oil prices and renewed value hunting across key sectors.
The KSE-100 Index closed at 154,292.26 points, registering a significant gain of 4,276.09 points or 2.85 percent compared to the previous close of 150,016.16 points. The index traded in a wide intraday band, touching a high of 154,684.45 points and a low of 150,284.26 points, reflecting sustained buying momentum throughout the session.
BRIndex100 closed at 17,200.17 points, gaining 489.56 points or 2.93 percent, with total traded volume recorded at 296,009,368 shares. Total volume was 296 million. Meanwhile, BRIndex30 surged by 1,863.12 points or 3.16 percent to close at 60,827.76 points with the total volume remained 207.08 million shares.
According to Topline Securities, the KSE-100 Index concluded the session in the green, reflecting a recovery in overall market sentiment. The upward trajectory was largely supported by relatively lower international oil prices, along with selective value hunting by investors. The rally was led by index-heavy stocks including UBL, OGDC, FFC, PPL, and MEBL, which collectively contributed 1,816 points to the benchmark, providing strong support to the market.
Trading activity improved significantly compared to the previous session. Total volume in the ready market jumped to 397.465 million shares from 260.42 million shares, while traded value increased to Rs22.35 billion from Rs17.20 billion. Market capitalization also witnessed a notable rise, reaching Rs17.25 trillion compared to Rs16.79 trillion in the previous session, reflecting the strong bullish momentum.
Market breadth remained overwhelmingly positive. In the ready market, out of 483 traded companies, 339 closed in the green, 79 declined, and 65 remained unchanged.
Among the top volume leaders in the ready market, Bank of Punjab led the chart with a turnover of 54.73 million shares, closing higher at Rs27.55. Wasl Mobility (R) followed with 31.549 million shares, closing sharply higher at Rs0.64. K-Electric Limited recorded a turnover of 26.433 million shares, closing at Rs7.73, while Unity Foods Limited traded 16.966 million shares to close at Rs8.57.
Among companies reflecting an increase in rates, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited surged by Rs255.00 to close at Rs24,707.00, while Sazgar Engineering Works Limited gained Rs63.96 to settle at Rs1,856.41. On the declining side, Supernet Technologies Limited fell by Rs36.14 to close at Rs1,263.84, while Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited declined by Rs15.85 to settle at Rs215.15.
Sector-wise performance remained firmly positive across the board. The BR Automobile Assembler Index increased by 400.60 points or 1.77 percent to close at 22,972.92 points with a turnover of 3.16 million shares. The BR Cement Index posted a strong gain of 393.53 points or 4.05 percent to settle at 10,107.58 points with a turnover of 26.09 million shares.
The BR Commercial Banks Index advanced by 1,360.47 points or 2.63 percent to close at 53,020.96 points with a turnover of 77.4 million shares, while the BR Power Generation and Distribution Index gained 671.05 points or 2.72 percent to settle at 25,358.80 points with a turnover of 44.49 million shares.
The BR Oil and Gas Index recorded a significant increase of 617.14 points or 4.68 percent to close at 13,807.96 points with a turnover of 35.29 million shares, while the BR Technology and Communication Index rose by 45.45 points or 1.40 percent to settle at 3,280.75 points with a turnover of 30.64 million shares.
Overall, the session reflected strong recovery momentum supported by broad-based buying, improved liquidity, and renewed investor confidence, with gains visible across major indices, sectors, and market segments.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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