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Karachi Stock Exchange Indices See Notable Gains Amid Regional Declines

KARACHI: The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) showcased a positive performance, with its primary indices, KSE30 and KSE100, registering advances amid declines seen across several regional markets.

According to a statement by JS Global, the KSE30 index rose by 272.30 points, or 0.76%, to reach 35,983.94, while the KSE100 index climbed by 982.77 points, or 0.87%, closing at 114,230.06. The year-to-date performance for the calendar year 2025 shows a slight decline, with the KSE30 down by 0.55% and the KSE100 by 0.78%. However, for the fiscal year 2025, both indices have recorded substantial gains, with KSE30 up by 42.33% and KSE100 by 45.62%.

In terms of market capitalization, the exchange's value grew by 0.93%, reaching Rs 14,362.16 billion, equivalent to $51.63 billion. The 52-week high for market capitalization stands at Rs 14,811.81 billion, while the low was Rs 8,717.46 billion.

The standout performers in the KSE100 index included SRVI, PGLC, and SEARL, with gains of 8.90%, 6.99%, and 5.64%, respectively. Conversely, JDWS and PKGP were among the day's top losers, shedding 5.68% and 4.10%.

Total trading volume on the exchange was 521.21 million shares, with a total value of Rs 28.29 billion, approximately $101.68 million. This performance contrasts with declines in several regional markets, including China, India, and Taiwan, which saw drops of 0.2%, 1.4%, and 2.3%, respectively.