Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Closes with Marginal Gains Amidst Volatile Trading

Date: March 27, 2025

Market Overview:

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded today’s session with slight gains, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index edged up by 34.43 points, closing at 117,806.74, marking a 0.03% increase from the previous close. ​Hamariweb.com+2Profit by Pakistan Today+2Pakistan Stock Exchange+2

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Key Indices Performance:

• KSE All Share Index: Advanced by 51.69 points (0.07%) to 73,340.41.​
• KSE-30 Index: Rose by 50.36 points (0.14%) to 36,346.67.​
• KMI-30 Index: Slightly declined by 52.22 points (-0.03%) to 183,106.28.​Pakistan Stock Exchange
• BKTI Index: Increased by 250.49 points (0.96%) to 25,997.05.​Bloomberg+3Pakistan Stock Exchange+3Dawn+3

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Market Activity:

• Total Volume Traded: Approximately 329.99 million shares.​
• Total Value Traded: Around PKR 19.78 billion.​
• Number of Trades: Totaled 205,152.​Pakistan Stock Exchange

​The trading volume indicates active participation, with investors displaying interest across various sectors.​

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Market Highlights:

• Intraday High: 118,147.25​Bloomberg+4Pakistan Stock Exchange+4Profit by Pakistan Today+4
• Intraday Low: 117,551.42​Profit by Pakistan Today+1Hamariweb.com+1
• Previous Close: 117,772.31​

​The market exhibited volatility, trading within a range of 595.83 points, reaching an intraday high of 118,147.25 and a low of 117,551.42. ​Profit by Pakistan Today+1Pakistan Stock Exchange+1

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Market Breadth:

• Advancers: 168 stocks​Profit by Pakistan Today
• Decliners: 216 stocks​
• Unchanged: 62 stocks​
• Total Active Stocks: 446​

The market breadth indicates a slightly bearish sentiment, with more decliners than advancers.​

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Sector Highlights:

• Banking Sector: Showed resilience with moderate gains, reflecting investor confidence in financial institutions.​
• Oil & Gas Sector: Experienced mixed performance due to fluctuating global oil prices.​
• Cement Sector: Faced minor setbacks, possibly due to regional policy changes affecting production costs.​

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Market Outlook:

The PSX is expected to navigate cautiously in the coming sessions, influenced by global economic trends and domestic policy developments. Investors are advised to monitor sector-specific news and international market cues to make informed