Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a decline on Tuesday as major indices fell, reflecting broader trends in regional markets. The KSE100 index decreased by 1,204.20 points, a 1.02% drop, closing at 117,226.15. The KSE30 index also saw a reduction of 383.54 points, or 1.05%, settling at 36,019.66.

Market capitalization followed suit, with a decrease of 0.72%, bringing the PSX market cap to Rs 14,340.74 billion, equivalent to US$ 51.04 billion. Despite the daily downturn, year-to-date figures indicate a gain of 1.82% for the KSE100 index in the fiscal year 2025.

In terms of individual stock performance, National Foods Limited (NATF) emerged as a significant gainer, with its price increasing by 9.37% to Rs 240.20. Conversely, Habib Metropolitan Bank (HMB) recorded the largest loss, with its price falling by 5.35% to Rs 89.95.

The trading session saw a total volume of 605.18 million shares, valued at Rs 27.76 billion, or US$ 98.81 million. The Bank of Punjab (BOP) led in volume, trading 58.50 million shares.

On the regional front, markets exhibited mixed results. The Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index (SSEA) in China fell by 0.1%, while India’s BSE Sensex (BSESN) showed a rise of 0.7%. Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index (JKSE) gained 1.5%, and South Korea's KOSPI increased by 1.6%.

The PSX's performance resonates with the fluctuating trends observed in these regional markets, highlighting a global pattern of market volatility.