Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a modest decline in its key indices on the latest trading day, with the KSE30 and KSE100 indices registering drops of 0.62% and 0.32%, respectively. This decline comes amid fluctuating market conditions that have affected major stocks.

According to a statement by JS Global, the KSE30 index fell by 217.57 points to close at 35,093.85, while the KSE100 index decreased by 360.86 points, ending the day at 112,564.08. The Year-to-Date (YTD) performance for the calendar year 2025 showed a decrease of 3.01% for the KSE30 and 2.23% for the KSE100. However, the fiscal year-to-date figures remained positive with the KSE30 and KSE100 indices showing increases of 38.81% and 43.49%, respectively.

The market capitalization of PSX stood at Rs 13,922.89 billion, or approximately $49.86 billion, reflecting a day-on-day decrease of 0.24%. The 52-week high and low for the KSE100 index were recorded at 117,586.98 and 59,872.96, respectively.

Top gainers included PSEL, AGP, and PKGS, with PSEL showing a significant price increase of 6.72% to Rs 1,025.10. On the other hand, major losers featured SHEL, HGFA, and PGLC, with SHEL experiencing a decline of 3.41%.

The PSX ready turnover was marked by a total volume of 596.74 million shares, with a value of Rs 30.97 billion, equivalent to $110.88 million. The 52-week average daily traded volume was 590.11 million shares, while the average daily traded value was Rs 24.23 billion.

The regional markets showed mixed trends, with Korea's KOSPI index having risen by 1.4%, while Malaysia’s KLSE index saw a reduction of 0.7%. These figures are indicative of broader regional market dynamics influencing investor sentiment.

This market update underscores the ongoing volatility within the PSX, as investors continue to navigate through challenging economic landscapes both locally and globally.