The Pakistan Stock Exchange erupted with bullish sentiments today as the KSE-100 Index surged over 1,600 points to close at a record high, driven by strong performances in banking and cement sectors.
Market Closes Q3 on a High Note
On the last trading day of the third quarter, September 30, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) showcased remarkable bullish momentum. The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 165,493.58, registering a substantial gain of 1,645.90 points or 1.00%. The index touched an intraday high of 166,556.29 and a low of 164,208.33.
Market Breadth and Volume
The day recorded 544,476 trades across all counters with a cumulative volume of 1.35 billion shares. The total value traded stood at a hefty PKR 76.77 billion, highlighting improved investor confidence.
Top Performing Sectors
Commercial Banks continued their rally, spearheaded by upticks in major players including HBL and MCB. The cement sector also remained in the limelight, bolstered by expectations of higher public sector development spending.
Indices Performance
- All Share Index: 100,542.55 (+537.02 / 0.54%)
- KSE-30 Index: 50,986.83 (+715.15 / 1.42%)
- KMI-30 Index: 246,267.46 (+2,571.92 / 1.06%)
- Banking Index (BKTI): 45,210.76 (+1,354.73 / 3.09%)
Investor Outlook
With the fiscal year nearing completion, strong corporate earnings and macro stability appear to keep investor sentiments optimistic going into Q4. Analysts expect market performance to remain resilient amid easing inflation and interest rate forecasts.