The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended the session on September 23, 2025, with modest gains, with the KSE-100 Index climbing 390.36 points.
Market Overview
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed on a positive note today, September 23, 2025, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index registering a gain of 390.36 points or 0.25%, to close at 157,945.02. The index touched an intraday high of 158,831.22 and a low of 157,416.54, reflecting a relatively stable trading range.
Trading Activity
Total volume on the main board stood at approximately 1.52 billion shares with 506,201 trades executed, while the total traded value reached PKR 58.73 billion.
Index Performance
- KSE-100 Index: 157,945.02 (+390.36 points | 0.25%)
- All Share Index: 97,239.99 (+366.38 points | 0.38%)
- KSE-30 Index: 48,152.16 (+118.12 points | 0.25%)
- KMI-30 Index: 234,407.00 (+291.25 points | 0.12%)
Sector Highlights
Oil and gas exploration companies led the gains with the OGTI advancing 0.62%, supported by rising global crude oil prices. The banking sector also contributed positively, with the BKTI index up 0.37%, reflecting investor confidence as interest rates remained steady.
Technology and cement sectors also recorded modest gains, buoyed by stable macroeconomic indicators and expectations of improved earnings in upcoming quarters.
Outlook
Market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as investors eye upcoming financial results and macroeconomic developments. With the KSE-100 maintaining levels close to its 52-week high, further momentum may hinge on foreign inflows and policy cues.
