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Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Morning Market Update – April 15, 2025

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) commenced today’s trading session on a positive trajectory, building upon the momentum from the previous day’s significant gains. As of 10:59 AM, the benchmark KSE-100 Index stands at 117,092.49 points, reflecting an increase of 702.46 points or 0.60% from the previous close. Pakistan Stock Exchange

Key Indices Performance:

KSE-100 Index: 117,092.49 ▲ 702.46 (0.60%)
KSE All Share Index: 73,081.71 ▲ 300.56 (0.41%)
KSE-30 Index: 35,946.43 ▲ 250.18 (0.70%)
KMI-30 Index: 178,820.99 ▲ 1,248.20 (0.70%)
Banks Tradable Index (BKTI): 27,288.15 ▲ 137.49 (0.50%)
Oil & Gas Tradable Index (OGTI): 28,286.43 ▲ 2.40 (0.01%)
PSX-KMI All Share Index: 51,034.37 ▲ 216.51 (0.42%)
PSX Dividend 20 Index: 45,218.66 ▲ 136.75 (0.30%)

Market Activity:

Volume: 144,834,060 shares traded
Value: PKR 9.83 billion
Number of Trades: 96,477
Advancers: 248
Decliners: 118
Unchanged: 21
Total Active Scrips: 387 Pakistan Stock Exchange

Market Highlights:

The market’s upward movement is attributed to renewed investor confidence following a substantial rebound in the previous session, where the KSE-100 Index surged by 1,536.70 points or 1.34%, closing at 116,494.19. This recovery was fueled by broad-based buying across key sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, oil marketing companies, and power generation firms. Notable contributors to the index’s rise included Hub Power Company (HUBCO), Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Pakistan Oilfields (POL), and major banks like HBL, MCB, and UBL. Profit by Pakistan Today

Economic Indicators:

Foreign Exchange Reserves: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported an increase of $23.1 million, bringing the total reserves to $10.7 billion.
Currency Exchange Rates: The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) depreciated by 13.32 paisa against the US dollar, settling at PKR 280.60/USD in the interbank market.
Gold Prices: The price of 24-karat gold decreased by PKR 1,800, now being sold at PKR 338,800 per tola. Mettis Global Link

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 investor optimism. However, they also advise caution due to potential global economic uncertainties and geopolitical developments that could impact market sentiment.

Stay Informed:

For real-time updates and detailed analyses, visit the Pakistan Stock Exchange Official Website.

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

Hamza Shah