Karachi: The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) indices experienced a downturn as both the KSE30 and KSE100 saw decreases in their levels. The KSE100 index dropped by 490.04 points, settling at 112,253.76, while the KSE30 index fell by 183.67 points to close at 34,783.91.

According to a statement by JS Global, the KSE100 index recorded a 0.43% day-on-day decline, while the KSE30 index decreased by 0.53%. Year-to-date figures show a decline of 3.87% for the KSE30 and 2.50% for the KSE100 in the calendar year 2025. Despite these declines, the fiscal year 2025 shows a growth of 37.58% for the KSE30 and 43.10% for the KSE100.

Among the gainers, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Ltd (PIBTL) and Habib Gulzar Foods Limited (HGFA) both rose by 5.04%. TGL also performed well, increasing by 4.33%. In contrast, MEHT and JDWS were among the top losers, with declines of 9.45% and 3.47%, respectively.

The total market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) stood at Rs 13,880.68 billion, with a day-on-day change of -0.33%. In terms of volume, PIBTL led with 53.57 million shares, while FCCL traded 39.93 million shares.

The PSX's performance contrasts with regional markets, where indices in China, India, and Korea showed slight improvements, with India’s BSESN rising by 1.0% and Korea’s KOSPI by 1.2%. However, Indonesia's JKSE saw a notable decline of 7.7% year-to-date.

The trading session concluded with a ready turnover of 263.96 million shares, valued at Rs 13.73 billion, reflecting a mixed sentiment among investors as the market navigates through global and local economic factors.