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Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Closing Market Summary – April 17, 2025

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded today’s trading session on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 488.52 points, closing at 116,508.62, marking a 0.42% increase from the previous close.

Key Indices Performance:

KSE-100 Index: 116,508.62 ▲ 488.52 (0.42%)
KSE All Share Index: 72,777.83 ▲ 272.28 (0.37%)
KSE-30 Index: 35,770.26 ▲ 163.79 (0.46%)
KMI-30 Index: 176,784.64 ▲ 545.91 (0.31%)
Banking Sector Index (BKTI): 27,488.88 ▲ 255.49 (0.93%)
Oil & Gas Sector Index (OGTI): 27,872.33 ▲ 17.49 (0.06%)
PSX-KMI All Share Index: 50,721.34 ▲ 180.89 (0.36%)
PSX Dividend 20 Index: 44,729.42 ▲ 155.30 (0.35%)

Market Activity:

Total Volume Traded: 96.81 million shares
Total Value Traded: PKR 6.30 billion
Number of Trades: 67,446
Advancing Stocks: 231
Declining Stocks: 129
Unchanged Stocks: 15
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Sector Highlights:

Banking Sector: Led the market’s upward movement, with the BKTI index rising by 0.93%, indicating strong investor confidence in financial institutions.
Oil & Gas Sector: The OGTI index saw a modest increase of 0.06%, reflecting stable performance amid fluctuating global oil prices.
Automobile Sector: Mixed performance observed. Notably, Atlas Honda Ltd traded at PKR 1,084.00, up PKR 1.33, while Ghandhara Industries stood at PKR 698.00, gaining PKR 8.65.

Market Insights:

The positive momentum in today’s session is attributed to renewed investor confidence, bolstered by recent economic indicators and sectoral performances. The banking sector’s robust showing suggests optimism regarding financial stability and profitability. Meanwhile, the oil and gas sector’s steady performance indicates resilience amid global market fluctuations.

Market Outlook:

Analysts anticipate that the PSX will maintain its positive trajectory in the near term, supported by strong corporate earnings, improved macroeconomic indicators, and sustained investor optimism. However, they advise caution due to potential global economic uncertainties and geopolitical developments that could impact market sentiment.

Stay Informed:

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This closing market summary aims to provide investors with a comprehensive overview of the PSX’s performance and prevailing economic factors influencing market dynamics.

Hamza Shah