The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed with modest gains today, with the KSE-100 Index adding 500.45 points as investors showed selective interest across key sectors.
Market Overview – October 3, 2025
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the trading day on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing by 500.45 points or 0.30%, settling at 168,990.07. Trading remained active as investor confidence was buoyed by selective buying across multiple sectors.
Index Highlights
- KSE-100 Index: Closed at 168,990.07 (+0.30%)
- KSE-All Share: Closed at 102,674.74 (+0.03%)
- KSE-30: Closed at 52,261.21 (+0.46%)
- KMI-30: Closed at 249,179.95 (+0.04%)
Market Statistics
- Total Trades: 574,242
- Total Volume: 1.57 Billion shares
- Total Value: PKR 78.67 Billion
Market Performance
Despite some indices posting minor declines, the overall sentiment leaned positive, with major participation seen in banking, cement, and textile sectors. The volume leaders included shares from both the exploration and communications sectors.
Top Performing Sectors
- Cement: Continued to see increased investor interest, driven by expectations of rising infrastructure demand.
- Commercial Banks: Helped lift the market with strong buying amid rumors of potential interest rate revisions.
Looking Ahead
Market participants are closely watching upcoming economic data and corporate earnings announcements, which are expected to drive sentiment moving forward. Analysts suggest that consolidation may continue with a positive bias in the near term.