Karachi: The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) indices witnessed a downturn on the latest trading day, with both the KSE30 and KSE100 indices experiencing declines. The KSE30 index dropped by 600.62 points to settle at 47,119.91, while the KSE100 index fell by 1,701.56 points, ending the session at 154,439.69. This represents a day-on-day percentage change of -1.26% and -1.09%, respectively.
The market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) also saw a decrease, with a drop of 0.80% in its value. The PSX market cap now stands at Rs 18,188.39 billion ($64.60 billion). Despite this, the indices have shown a positive year-to-date performance, with the KSE100 index up by 34.15% in the calendar year 2025 and 22.93% in the fiscal year 2026.
Among the gainers, Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited (KTML) led the charge, with its stock price climbing by 5.19% to Rs 297.39. Atlas Honda Limited (ATLH) and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) followed, registering increases of 3.82% and 2.69%, respectively.
On the other hand, Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited (EPCL) was among the top losers, with its share price falling by 3.78% to Rs 31.06. Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCF) and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBTL) also faced declines, dropping by 3.66% and 3.26%, respectively.
The total trading volume for the day was recorded at 987.59 million shares, with a total value of Rs 39.91 billion ($141.76 million). Notable volume leaders included First National Equities Limited (FNEL) and Agha Steel Industries Limited (AGHA), with FNEL leading with a trading volume of 61.99 million shares.
Regionally, the performance of Asian markets was mixed. While Indonesia's Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index (JKSE) saw an increase of 1.4%, and Korea's KOSPI rose by 1.5%, other regional markets like China and the Philippines showed slight declines.
The trading data reflects the ongoing volatility in the market, with investors closely monitoring economic indicators and global market trends to gauge future performance.