On August 27, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a downturn as the KSE-100 index declined by 941.03 points, closing at 147,494.03. Market sentiment turned cautious across sectors, leading to widespread declines.
PSX Market Recap – August 27, 2025
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a bearish session today, with the benchmark KSE-100 index retreating by 941.03 points, or 0.63%, to settle at 147,494.03. The index fluctuated within a range of 147,337.02 to 149,237.91 during the trading session.
The broader KSE-All Share Index also followed suit, shedding 570.94 points (-0.62%) to close at 90,983.70. Total market volume on the main board stood at 856,664,471 shares while the traded value amounted to PKR 29.29 billion.
Market Highlights
- Total Trades: 357,536
- Total Volume: 856,664,471 shares
- Total Value: PKR 29,286,812,345.50
Sector Performance
Sectors like Oil & Gas Exploration, Cement, and Commercial Banks were among the major contributors to the index’s decline. The Oil & Gas sector saw particularly sharp losses, with the OGTI falling by 212.16 points (-0.71%).
Top Index Movers
Leading decliners affecting the KSE-100 included prominent names from banking and exploration sectors. The KSE-30 index also fell by 161.33 points (-0.36%) to close at 44,907.95.
Technical Picture
The decline today brings the KSE-100 about 2.5% below its recent high of 151,261.67. Despite today’s fall, the index remains up a notable 28.11% year-to-date and 88.89% over the past year, reflecting the overall robust performance of the exchange in 2025.
Investor Sentiment
Market participants showed signs of caution possibly due to concerns around global economic trends and domestic macroeconomic indicators. Analysts anticipate near-term volatility as the market awaits key policy signals and earnings announcements.
Source: Pakistan Stock Exchange (www.psx.com.pk)