Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Morning Market Update – April 22, 2025

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the trading session on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index showing modest gains. As of 11:29 AM, the index stands at 118,583.55, reflecting an increase of 200.17 points or 0.17% from the previous close of 118,383.38.

Key Indices Performance (as of 11:29 AM):

KSE-100 Index: 118,583.55 ▲ 200.17 (0.17%)
KSE All Share Index: 74,121.24 ▲ 150.30 (0.20%)
KSE-30 Index: 36,442.59 ▲ 47.45 (0.13%)
KMI-30 Index: 179,480.41 ▲ 61.85 (0.03%)
Banking Sector Index (BKTI): 28,910.79 ▼ 225.43 (-0.77%)
Oil & Gas Sector Index (OGTI): 27,949.03 ▲ 81.36 (0.29%)
PSX-KMI All Share Index: 51,558.24 ▲ 109.30 (0.21%)
PSX Dividend 20 Index: 45,401.13 ▼ 35.95 (-0.08%) PSX Data Portal

Market Activity:

Total Volume Traded: 222,813,976 shares
Total Value Traded: PKR 12.04 billion
Number of Trades: 134,359
Advancing Stocks: 233
Declining Stocks: 167
Unchanged Stocks: 15
Total Active Stocks: 415 Kiplinger+9Pakistan Stock Exchange+9Mettis Global+9

Sector Highlights:

Banking Sector: The sector is experiencing a downturn, with the BKTI index declining by 0.77%, indicating cautious investor sentiment. Pakistan Stock Exchange
Oil & Gas Sector: The OGTI index has risen by 0.29%, reflecting a positive performance amid fluctuating global oil prices.
Automobile Sector: Mixed performance observed. Notably, Atlas Honda Ltd is trading at PKR 1,140.00, up PKR 23.87, while Ghandhara Industries is at PKR 753.99, gaining PKR 8.71. Pakistan Stock Exchange

Market Insights:

The PSX’s modest gains this morning suggest a cautious optimism among investors, possibly influenced by recent global market trends and domestic economic indicators. Analysts anticipate that the market may continue to exhibit range-bound behavior in the near term, with investors closely monitoring developments in key economic sectors.

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.

Yasher Rizwan