Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a downturn as key indices, KSE30 and KSE100, registered declines of 0.50% and 0.40% respectively. The KSE100 index fell by 561.69 points to close at 138,692.67, while the KSE30 dipped by 213.30 points, ending at 42,414.87.

Among the prominent gainers, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited (UPFL) saw a significant rise, increasing by 10% to reach a price of 33,610.43. Fauji Foods Limited (FHAM) and Nestlé Pakistan Limited (NESTLE) also posted gains, climbing by 9.99% and 5.04%, respectively.

Conversely, several companies witnessed declines. Allied Bank Limited (ABL) dropped by 4.43%, and Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited (HCAR) decreased by 3.87%. Bank of Punjab (BOP), despite being among the volume leaders with 113.03 million shares traded, saw a gain of 4.23%.

The market capitalization of the PSX decreased slightly by 0.13%, with the total market cap standing at Rs 16,614.14 billion, equivalent to $58.46 billion.

Total volume of shares traded was 648.80 million, valued at Rs 28.12 billion or $98.93 million. The 52-week high for the market capitalization was recorded at Rs 16,635.37 billion, while the low was Rs 10,269.56 billion.

Regionally, markets presented a mixed picture. China's SSE Composite Index rose by 0.7%, while India's BSE Sensex dropped by 0.7%. Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index grew by 0.8%, and Korea's KOSPI saw a marginal increase of 0.2%.

As the PSX navigates these fluctuations, market analysts will be observing both local and regional economic indicators to gauge future trends.