Karachi: The KSE100 index recorded a modest gain on Thursday, closing at 166,564.07 points, up by 154.81 points or 0.09% from the previous session. However, the broader market experienced a downturn as indicated by the decline in the KSE30 index, which saw a decrease of 23.22 points, closing at 49,003.43, a fall of 0.05%.

According to Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited, the daily market turnover showed a significant drop, with regular market volumes decreasing from 825,467,439 shares to 443,431,946 shares. The traded value also saw a decline, reaching 17,731,119,652 from the previous session's 23,122,732,916. Market capitalization followed a similar trend, declining from 18,388,885,711,574 to 18,293,207,724,831.

The day's trading observed fluctuations within the indices, with the KSE100 reaching a high of 166,989.76 and a low of 165,585.42, while the KSE30 ranged from a high of 49,150.65 to a low of 48,646.53. Additionally, the Derivatives Future Contracts (DFC) showed a notable decline in turnover and traded value, reflecting broader market trends.