Karachi: The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) indices experienced a marginal decline as market volatility continued to impact investor sentiment. The KSE30 index closed at 48,868.27, reflecting a decrease of 135.89 points, while the broader KSE100 index fell by 347.97 points to settle at 164,776.44.

According to Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited, the trading session on October 13, 2026, saw the KSE30 reaching a high of 49,288.80 before dipping to a low of 48,846.37. Similarly, the KSE100 index fluctuated between a high of 166,070.48 and a low of 164,773.67. The percentage changes for the KSE30 and KSE100 indices stood at -0.28% and -0.21%, respectively.

The market turnover for registered trades increased to 383,746,590 from the previous 362,954,295, while the traded value decreased from 14,507,866,020 to 13,104,801,456. Market capitalization also saw a decrease, closing at 18,325,711,094,281 compared to the previous 18,359,426,402,770. Despite the downturn, the deferred contracts (DFC) saw an increase in turnover and traded value, indicating continued interest in this segment.