The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a mild uptick on Wednesday, with the KSE-100 index closing slightly higher, led by gains in select sectors.
Market Wrap for October 15, 2025
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed on a positive note today, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining 210.36 points, or 0.13%, to settle at 165,686.38. The broader KSE-All Share Index also advanced by 459.02 points, finishing at 100,785.80.
Trading Highlights
- Total Trades: 500,749
- Total Volume: 1.53 billion shares
- Total Value: PKR 68.60 billion
During the session, the KSE-100 index traded between an intraday high of 167,561.69 and a low of 165,357.20, indicating a relatively narrow range reflecting cautious optimism among investors.
Sector and Stock Performance
The banking sector led the gains, with the Bank Index (BKTI) rising by 0.84% to 47,014.50. Conversely, the Oil and Gas Exploration Index (OGTI) declined slightly by 0.28%. Among key performers, shares of major banks and select tech stocks saw increased activity.
Top-performing sectors included Commercial Banks and Technology & Communication, while Refinery and Cement sectors showed subdued movements.
Investor Sentiment
The market was buoyed by stable macroeconomic indicators and expectations of positive earnings from upcoming corporate results. However, investor caution remains amid global volatility and local political developments.
Market participants are keeping a close watch on developments in regional markets, rupee-dollar parity, and potential rate adjustments in the upcoming monetary policy meeting.