Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Closes Marginally Lower Amidst Investor Caution

Date: March 11, 2025​

Market Summary: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded today’s trading session with a slight decline, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 114,177.65 points, down 178.69 points or 0.16% from the previous close of 114,356.34 points. ​

Key Indices Performance:

• KSE All Share Index: 71,009.16 points, a decrease of 22.52 points (0.03%)​dps.psx.com.pk+1dps.psx.com.pk+1
• KSE-30 Index: 35,309.69 points, down 37.50 points (0.11%)​psx.com.pk+2dps.psx.com.pk+2dps.psx.com.pk+2
• KMI-30 Index: 173,005.50 points, an increase of 871.92 points (0.51%)​psx.com.pk+2dps.psx.com.pk+2dps.psx.com.pk+2

Market Activity:

• Total Volume Traded: 318,518,329 shares​psx.com.pk+1dps.psx.com.pk+1
• Total Value Traded: PKR 22.88 billion​psx.com.pk
• Number of Trades: 198,024​psx.com.pk+1dps.psx.com.pk+1

Top Gainers:

1. Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC): Increased by 4.05 points (1.89%)​
2. Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL): Rose by 5.19 points (2.88%)​psx.com.pk
3. Mari Petroleum (MARI): Gained 2.84 points (8.69%)​psx.com.pk

Top Losers:

1. KAPCO: Decreased by 0.39 points (1.18%)​
2. JS Momentum Factor Index (JSMFI): Fell by 217.72 points (0.69%)​
3. Alfalah Consumer Index (ACI): Dropped by 42.80 points (0.24%)​psx.com.pk+1dps.psx.com.pk+1

Market Insights: Today’s marginal decline reflects investor caution, possibly influenced by external economic factors and profit-taking activities. Despite the overall market dip, the oil and gas sector exhibited resilience, with companies like OGDC, PPL, and MARI posting gains.​

Outlook for Tomorrow: Analysts anticipate that the market may continue to experience cautious trading in the upcoming sessions. Investors are advised to monitor global economic indicators and sector-specific developments to make informed decisions.​

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