The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended 2025 on a cautious note, with the KSE-100 Index trimming 418 points amid year-end profit booking. Despite today’s dip, the market celebrated a stellar annual performance with over 50% gains.
Market Overview – December 31, 2025
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded the final trading day of 2025 with a modest decline, as investors opted to lock in profits ahead of the new fiscal year. The benchmark KSE-100 Index shed 418.47 points, settling at 174,054.32, down 0.24% from the previous close.
Trading Highlights
- High: 175,232.90
- Low: 173,564.33
- Total Trades: 446,072
- Total Volume: 957.24 million shares
- Total Value: PKR 44.23 billion
The broader market also reflected the day’s bearish sentiment, with the All Share Index slipping 36.82 points to close at 104,614.51, representing a 0.04% decline.
Top Sectors
- Gainers: Banking and Oil & Gas sectors marginally advanced, with the BKT Index adding 0.05% and OGTI gaining 0.06%.
- Decliners: Cement, Auto, and Textile sectors faced pressure, contributing to the day’s downturn.
Top Indices Movers
- KSE-30 Index: Fell by 187.59 points (-0.35%)
- KMI-30 Index: Dropped 1,124.66 points (-0.45%)
- PSX Dividend 20 Index: Bucked the trend, advancing 538.48 points (+0.70%)
Outlook
Despite today’s moderate decline, the PSX closes 2025 on a high note, with the KSE-100 Index recording an impressive 51.18% year-to-date gain. Analysts remain optimistic for 2026, citing anticipated economic reforms, lower inflation, and improved corporate earnings as key drivers for sustained growth.