KSE-100 drops 834 points amid cautious investor sentiment
Market Overview – November 21, 2025
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded today’s session on a tepid note as investors locked in profits after a record-setting rally, resulting in a mild correction across key indices.
KSE-100 Index Performance
The benchmark KSE-100 Index lost 834.01 points or 0.51% to settle at 162,102.92. The index touched a high of 163,357.51 and a low of 161,853.58 during the session. This comes after a substantial rally that had pushed the index to new highs in recent weeks.
Market Statistics
- Total Trades: 314,942
- Total Volume: 768.05 million shares
- Total Value: PKR 28.64 billion
- Companies Traded: Not specified
- Advancers: Not specified
- Decliners: Not specified
- Unchanged: Not specified
Sectors & Stocks
Despite the overall decline, banking stocks showed resilience, with the BKTI index inching up by 0.12%. However, sectors including Oil & Gas, Technology, and Textiles faced selling pressure. The OGTI shed 0.69%, while the ACI dropped 0.93%.
Outlook
Analysts suggest the downward movement may be healthy for the market, offering a breather after its recent bullish run. However, global cues and local political developments are expected to steer sentiment in the coming days.
Investors are advised to stay cautious and monitor macroeconomic indicators closely.