Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a marginal dip on Tuesday, as the KSE-100 Index fell by 130.44 points to close at 171,073.73. Trading activity remained moderate with select sectors posting gains while others saw profit-taking.
Market Overview
On December 23, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange closed in the red with the benchmark KSE-100 index falling by 130.44 points or 0.08%, settling at 171,073.73. The index moved within a range of 898.99 points, hitting an intraday high of 171,867.31 and a low of 170,968.31.
Trading Highlights
Total trades stood at 347,006 with a trading volume of 650.14 million shares and a total traded value of PKR 28.26 billion.
Among 366 companies traded, 152 advanced, 187 declined, and 27 remained unchanged, indicating a broadly mixed sentiment.
Top Sectoral Performers
- Banking: The BKTI index rose by 0.57%, reflecting positive investor sentiment in the banking sector.
- Technology: The Technology & Communication sector continued to show strength, bolstered by gains in select mid-tier tech stocks.
Key Indices
- KSE-All Share Index: Dropped by 206.29 points (-0.20%) to close at 103,120.17.
- KSE-30 Index: Declined by 86.09 points (-0.16%) to close at 52,237.49.
- KMI-30 Index: Fell by 1,027.98 points (-0.42%) to settle at 243,705.74.
Market Sentiment
Despite a strong start to the day, profit-taking in key sectors like Oil & Gas and Fertilizers resulted in the market closing slightly lower. However, the overall trend remains optimistic as the year-end approaches.