KARACHI: The Karachi Stock Exchange experienced a significant uptick, with both KSE30 and KSE100 indices showing notable gains as of April 1, 2026. The KSE30 index rose by 2,124.72 points to close at 47,156.33, while the KSE100 index climbed 6,768.25 points, reaching 155,511.57. This marked a percentage increase of 4.72% and 4.55% for the KSE30 and KSE100 indices, respectively.

According to Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited, the market saw a substantial increase in turnover, with the regular market (REG) reporting a turnover of 670,867,917, up from the previous 434,958,936. The traded value also surged, reaching 43,979,764,335 compared to the prior 22,541,513,489. Market capitalization witnessed growth, standing at 17,215,665,551,046, a rise from 16,534,352,967,633. Meanwhile, the Deliverable Futures Contracts (DFC) sector also showed a significant increase in activity, with a turnover of 151,241,000 and a traded value of 9,482,113,640.

The data highlights a day of strong market performance, buoyed by investor confidence and increased trading activity. The indices' performance demonstrates a robust market response, with highs of 47,841.45 for the KSE30 and 157,347.18 for the KSE100, showcasing investor optimism.