Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced modest gains on its main indices, with the KSE-100 and KSE-30 indexes recording slight increases. The KSE-100 index rose by 172.76 points, or 0.12%, to close at 139,380.06, while the KSE-30 index saw a marginal increase of 25.79 points, or 0.06%, settling at 42,628.64.

The market capitalization of the PSX increased by 0.19% in domestic currency terms, reaching Rs 16,719.38 billion. In U.S. dollar terms, the market cap stood at $59.04 billion.

Among the top gainers, Atlas Honda Limited (ATLH) led the charge, posting a 6.66% increase in its share price. Other notable gainers included Hafiz Ghee and General Food (HGFA) and Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW), which saw their shares rise by 6.02% and 5.03%, respectively.

Conversely, Allied Bank Limited (ABL) experienced the most significant decline among the losers, with its stock dropping by 4.85%. Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) and Pakistan Services Limited (PSEL) also saw noteworthy declines, each falling by approximately 3%.

Trading volume was robust with a total turnover of 589.31 million shares, valued at Rs 34.56 billion or $122.04 million.

Regionally, stock markets showed mixed trends. The Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index (SSEA) in China edged up 0.1%, while India's BSE Sensex (BSESN) fell by 0.7%. Korea's KOSPI recorded a 0.4% increase, marking a 33.8% growth year-to-date.

As the PSX continues to demonstrate resilience, market participants are closely monitoring economic indicators and sector-specific performances to gauge future trends.