On November 24, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed marginally lower with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing 118.84 points (-0.07%), reflecting cautious investor sentiment across key sectors.
Market Overview
The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended Monday’s trading session on a subdued note, with the KSE-100 Index closing at 161,984.08 points, down 0.07% or 118.84 points. The KSE-All Share Index also declined by 0.24%, settling at 98,189.93 points.
Indices Performance
Most major indices posted minor declines:
- KSE-30 Index shed 17.30 points to close at 49,161.36 (-0.04%).
- KMI-30 dipped 0.17% to 230,829.80.
- OGTI (Oil & Gas) fared worst among the key indices, falling 1.33%.
Market Activity
Total trading volume for the day stood at 490.35 million shares, spread over 272,741 trades, with a total traded value of PKR 23.67 billion. Among the avenues, Futures remained active, with a traded value of PKR 33.27 billion.
Top Performing Sectors
Despite the subdued overall performance, certain sectors showed resilience. The Technology & Communication sector witnessed positive momentum, supported by increased investor interest. Meanwhile, Oil & Gas Exploration faced selling pressure due to global oil trends.
Noteworthy Gainers
Among stocks, the UPP9 Index rose by 0.39%, and the NITPGI gained 0.15%, suggesting selective buying in blue-chip and growth-oriented names.
Investor Sentiment
Market analysts attribute today’s lackluster performance to cautious sentiments ahead of economic policy announcements and external sector concerns. However, the market continues to reflect strong yearly growth—up over 65.6% on the KSE-100 over the past year.
Outlook
While momentum has slowed slightly, PSX remains robust on longer-term fundamentals. Investors are advised to watch upcoming economic data and global market cues for short-term direction.