Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Closes Higher Amidst Robust Economic Indicators

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Market Status: Closed

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded the week on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 414.45 points, closing at 117,315.58, marking a 0.35% increase from the previous close. Pakistan Stock Exchange

Key Indices Performance:

KSE-100 Index: 117,315.58 ▲ 414.45 (0.35%)
KSE All Share Index: 73,347.84 ▲ 320.68 (0.44%)
KSE-30 Index: 36,116.37 ▲ 183.72 (0.51%)
KMI-30 Index: 177,755.99 ▼ 100.20 (-0.06%)
Banking Sector Index (BKTI): 28,342.20 ▲ 772.37 (2.80%)
Oil & Gas Sector Index (OGTI): 28,057.86 ▼ 139.14 (-0.49%)
PSX-KMI All Share Index: 50,991.23 ▲ 74.60 (0.15%)
PSX Dividend 20 Index: 44,986.92 ▲ 53.81 (0.12%)Pakistan Stock Exchange+2PSX Data Portal+2PSX Data Portal+2 Pakistan Stock Exchange+2PSX Data Portal+2PSX Data Portal+2

Market Activity:

Total Volume Traded: 425,121,963 shares
Total Value Traded: PKR 34.50 billion
Number of Trades: 302,494
Advancing Stocks: 189
Declining Stocks: 197
Unchanged Stocks: 60
Total Active Stocks: 446 PSX Data Portal+11Pakistan Stock Exchange+11PSX Data Portal+11 Trading Economics

Sector Highlights:

Banking Sector: Led the market’s upward movement, with the BKTI index rising by 2.80%, indicating strong investor confidence in financial institutions.
Oil & Gas Sector: The OGTI index declined by 0.49%, reflecting subdued performance amid fluctuating global oil prices.
Automobile Sector: Mixed performance observed. Notably, Sazgar Engineering Works Limited closed at PKR 1,308.00, up PKR 84.12, while Ghandhara Industries stood at PKR 759.00, gaining PKR 58.99. Pakistan Stock Exchange

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.

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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