The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the week on a strong note as the KSE-100 Index surged by 2,976.92 points, settling at 162,257.01 compared to the previous 159,280.09. Similarly, the KSE-30 Index rose by 1,064.69 points, ending at 49,723.02.
The overall market capitalization stood at Rs 19,042.407 billion, showing an increase of Rs 272.187 billion from the previous session. The trading value also saw a significant rise, reaching Rs 70.744 billion compared to Rs 55.278 billion.
🔼 Top Gainers
- Rafhan Maize – Rs 911.15
- Sapphire Textile – Rs 128.91
- Sapphire Fibres – Rs 104.93
- Khyber Textile – Rs 102.62
- Reliance Cotton – Rs 50.93
🔽 Top Losers
- PIA Holding CoB – Rs 1353.22
- Unilever Foods – Rs 148.99
- Supernet Techno – Rs 96.37
- Ghandhara Ind – Rs 22.33
- Hoechst Pakistan – Rs 21.86
📈 Volume Leaders (Millions of Shares Traded)
- WorldCall Telecom – 450.58
- K-Electric – 112.63
- Cynergyco PK – 73.63
- Treet Corporation – 61.72
- The Bank of Punjab – 57.69
📊 Pakistan Stock Exchange Indicators
| Indicators | Friday | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSE 100-Share Index (Points) | 162,257.01 | 159,280.09 | +2,976.92 |
| KSE 30-Share Index (Points) | 49,723.02 | 48,658.33 | +1,064.69 |
| Market Capital (Rs billion) | 19,042.407 | 18,770.220 | +272.187 |
| Trading Value (Rs billion) | 70.744 | 55.278 | +15.465 |
📢 Participants’ Contribution
- Foreign: $3.00m
- Companies: $5.30m
- Banks: $1.31m
- Mutual Funds: $18.09m
- Individuals: $8.23m
The latest performance of PSX reflects strong investor confidence and rising trading activity across various sectors. Analysts suggest that textile and telecom sectors are playing a significant role in boosting the stock exchange momentum.
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