Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Closes Flat Amid Investor Uncertainty

Date: March 12, 2025

Market Summary:
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended today’s trading session on a mixed note, with the KSE-100 Index closing at 114,180.45 points, recording a minor gain of 2.80 points or 0.002%. Investors remained cautious after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintained the interest rate at 12%, leading to range-bound activity across major sectors.

Key Indices Performance:

KSE All Share Index: 71,112.30 points (+103.14 points, +0.15%)
KSE-30 Index: 35,319.28 points (+9.59 points, +0.03%)
KMI-30 Index: 173,020.75 points (+15.25 points, +0.01%)

Market Activity:

Total Volume Traded: 278,451,290 shares
Total Value Traded: PKR 19.12 billion
Number of Trades: 182,890

Top Gainers:

1️⃣ Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC) ▲ +2.15%
2️⃣ Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) ▲ +1.87%
3️⃣ Bank Al Habib (BAHL) ▲ +1.21%

Top Losers:

1️⃣ TRG Pakistan (TRG) ▼ -3.45%
2️⃣ Engro Corporation (ENGRO) ▼ -2.19%
3️⃣ Lucky Cement (LUCK) ▼ -1.78%

Market Insights & Key Highlights

📌 Monetary Policy Impact: The SBP’s decision to maintain interest rates kept investors on the sidelines, leading to low volatility throughout the session.

📌 Sector-Wise Performance: The oil & gas sector led the gains, while cement and technology stocks faced selling pressure amid concerns over high energy costs and corporate taxation policies.

📌 Foreign & Institutional Interest: Trading volumes remained moderate, with institutional investors showing selective buying in banking and energy stocks.

Outlook for Tomorrow

🔹 Market Sentiment: Analysts expect PSX to remain range-bound as investors assess macroeconomic trends.
🔹 Key Catalysts: Investors will be closely watching economic policy updates and corporate earnings reports for further direction.
🔹 Sectors to Watch: Banking, oil & gas, and blue-chip stocks are expected to be the focal points in upcoming sessions.

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Hamza Shah