Karachi: In a day of moderate trading gains, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed upward movements in its key indices. The KSE100 index climbed by 197.99 points, closing at 114,528.09, marking a 0.17% increase. Similarly, the KSE30 index saw an uptick, gaining 86.46 points to settle at 35,698.95, representing a 0.24% rise.

According to a statement by JS Global, the market capitalization of the PSX stood at Rs 14,129.40 billion, equivalent to $50.52 billion, reflecting a day-on-day increase of 0.18%. The total trading volume reached 495.98 million shares, with a total value of Rs 29.36 billion or approximately $104.99 million.

Among the top gainers was NATF, with its price rising by 6.69% to Rs 202.34, followed by PGLC and BNWM, which saw their prices increase by 6.06% and 5.48%, respectively. On the other hand, TRG led the list of losers, with a price drop of 5.07% to Rs 60.06.

The year-to-date figures for the fiscal year 2025 showed significant growth, with the KSE100 and KSE30 indices up by 46.00% and 41.20% respectively. This upward trend is juxtaposed against a year-to-date decline in the calendar year 2025, with the indices showing decreases of 0.52% and 1.34%.

The PSX ready turnover data revealed a notable volume of activity, with KEL leading in volume leaders at 17.22 million shares. The overall market sentiment appeared positive, bolstered by gains in specific sectors.

In comparison with regional markets, the PSX’s performance was mixed. While India’s BSESN index experienced a modest increase of 0.2%, other Asian markets, including China and Indonesia, saw declines of 0.8% and 2.4% respectively.

The PSX continues to navigate a complex economic landscape, with fluctuating regional markets and domestic factors influencing investor sentiment.