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Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Closing Market Summary – April 21, 2025

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) commenced the trading week on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging by 1,067.80 points, or 0.91%, to close at 118,383.38. This marks the index’s highest closing level in recent months, reflecting sustained investor confidence and positive market sentiment. The News International+1dps.psx.com.pk+1 psx.com.pk

Key Indices Performance:

KSE-100 Index: 118,383.38 ▲ 1,067.80 (0.91%)
KSE All Share Index: 73,970.94 ▲ 623.10 (0.85%)
KSE-30 Index: 36,395.14 ▲ 278.77 (0.77%)
KMI-30 Index: 179,418.56 ▲ 1,662.57 (0.94%)
Banking Sector Index (BKTI): 29,136.22 ▲ 794.02 (2.80%)
Oil & Gas Sector Index (OGTI): 27,867.67 ▼ 190.19 (-0.68%)
PSX-KMI All Share Index: 51,448.94 ▲ 457.71 (0.90%)
PSX Dividend 20 Index: 45,437.08 ▲ 450.16 (1.00%) psx.com.pk+2dps.psx.com.pk+2dps.psx.com.pk+2 psx.com.pk+2dps.psx.com.pk+2dps.psx.com.pk+2

Market Activity:

Total Volume Traded: 672,443,910 shares
Total Value Traded: PKR 36.42 billion
Number of Trades: 340,240
Advancing Stocks: 251
Declining Stocks: 157
Unchanged Stocks: 41
Total Active Stocks: 449 dps.psx.com.pk+12psx.com.pk+12dps.psx.com.pk+12

Sector Highlights:

Banking Sector: Led the market’s upward momentum, with the BKTI index rising by 2.80%, indicating strong investor confidence in financial institutions. psx.com.pk
Oil & Gas Sector: Experienced a downturn, with the OGTI index declining by 0.68%, reflecting subdued performance amid fluctuating global oil prices. psx.com.pk
Automobile Sector: Mixed performance observed. Notably, Sazgar Engineering closed at PKR 1,360.00, up PKR 35.93, while Ghandhara Industries stood at PKR 747.75, down PKR 18.76. psx.com.pk

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.

Yasher Rizwan