The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the month with impressive gains, as the benchmark KSE-100 index soared by 4,898.86 points (3.13%) to close at 161,631.73 on October 31, 2025. Market sentiment was buoyed by strong performances from key sectors including banking and cement, while overall trading activity indicated heightened investor participation.
Market Highlights – October 31, 2025
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded the last trading session of October on a bullish note, with the KSE-100 index registering a substantial increase of 4,898.86 points, or 3.13%, to settle at 161,631.73. The index reached an intraday high of 162,194.30 and dipped to a low of 158,195.54 during the session.
Index Performance
- KSE-100: 161,631.73 (+4,898.86 / 3.13%)
- KSE-All Share: 98,254.73 (+2,590.07 / 2.71%)
- KSE-30: 49,377.29 (+1,624.91 / 3.40%)
- KMI-30: 232,700.28 (+6,525.04 / 2.88%)
- Banks Index (BKTI): 46,334.17 (+2,441.42 / 5.56%)
Market Activity
- Total Trades: 408,847
- Volume: 952.86 Million shares
- Value Traded: PKR 42.27 Billion
Top Performing Sectors
Banking remained the star performer as investor confidence in the financial sector surged, followed closely by cement and technology. These sectors attracted considerable investor interest, contributing significantly to the overall rally.
Broader Market Statistics
- Companies Traded: 426
- Advanced: 309
- Declined: 90
- Unchanged: 27
The trading session underscored robust investor sentiment as the indices moved higher with strong volumes across the board. Positive economic developments and institutional interest were seen as key drivers for today’s rally.
As the PSX wraps up October on a solid footing, market participants remain optimistic heading into the final two months of the year.