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Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Morning Market Update – April 23, 2025

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened today’s trading session with a positive momentum, building upon the bullish trend observed earlier this week. As of 10:44 AM, the benchmark KSE-100 Index stands at 118,653.11, reflecting an increase of 222.76 points or 0.19% from the previous close of 118,430.35. PSX Data Portal

Key Indices Performance (as of 10:44 AM):

KSE-100 Index: 118,653.11 ▲ 222.76 (0.19%)
KSE All Share Index: 74,012.83 ▲ 140.18 (0.19%)
KSE-30 Index: 36,533.68 ▲ 130.49 (0.36%)
KMI-30 Index: 178,820.24 ▼ 78.32 (-0.04%)
Banking Sector Index (BKTI): 28,769.03 ▲ 182.86 (0.64%)
Oil & Gas Sector Index (OGTI): 28,006.56 ▲ 126.38 (0.45%)
PSX-KMI All Share Index: 51,517.36 ▲ 47.50 (0.09%)
PSX Dividend 20 Index: 45,284.84 ▲ 161.89 (0.36%) PSX Data Portal+1PSX Data Portal+1

Market Activity:

Total Volume Traded: 56.63 million shares
Total Value Traded: PKR 7.31 billion
Number of Trades: 93,853
Advancing Stocks: 198
Declining Stocks: 182
Unchanged Stocks: 15
Total Active Stocks: 395 Schwab Brokerage+4Yahoo Finance+4Yahoo Finance+4 Mettis Global+1Wikipedia+1

Sector Highlights:

Banking Sector: The sector continues its upward trajectory, with the BKTI index rising by 0.64%, indicating sustained investor confidence in financial institutions.
Oil & Gas Sector: The OGTI index has increased by 0.45%, reflecting positive performance amid fluctuating global oil prices. PSX Data Portal
Automobile Sector: Mixed performance observed. Notably, Atlas Honda Ltd is trading at PKR 1,168.00, down PKR 9.75, while Ghandhara Industries is at PKR 747.10, declining by PKR 4.60. 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 Daily Forex Pakistan.

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