The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed in the red on October 29, 2025, as investors engaged in profit-taking, leading to a decline across all major indices.
Market Overview
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bearish session, with the benchmark KSE-100 index dropping by 1,635.97 points, or 1.02%, to close at 158,465.05. The index fluctuated between an intraday high of 160,690.12 and a low of 158,306.84.
Index Performance
- KSE-100 Index: 158,465.05 ▼1,635.97 (-1.02%)
- KSE-All Share Index: 96,559.16 ▼966.38 (-0.99%)
- KSE-30 Index: 48,334.92 ▼524.48 (-1.07%)
Market Activity
Total trades for the day stood at 435,862, with a volume of 951.84 million shares and a total value of PKR 41.31 billion.
Top Sectors
The session saw widespread selling across key sectors:
- Commercial Banks and Oil & Gas Exploration experienced substantial losses.
- Cement and Technology sectors also contributed to negative sentiment.
Top Performing Stocks
Despite the general downturn, selective interest was witnessed in certain companies providing some support to the broader index.
Market Sentiment
Analysts attribute today’s downturn to short-term profit-taking and a cautious approach ahead of monthly economic announcements. The market, however, retains its long-term upward trajectory, bolstered by strong corporate earnings and improving macroeconomic indicators.