Karachi: The stock market experienced a notable downturn as the KSE100 index declined by over 900 points, closing at 179,603.73. This represents a 0.50% decrease in a single day. The KSE30 index also fell by 379.23 points, marking a 0.69% drop.

According to JS Global, the market's capitalization in rupees decreased by 0.39%, settling at 20,359.56 billion, while the market capitalization in US dollars stood at 72.81 billion. The total trading volume reached 708.97 million shares, with a value of 38.89 billion rupees, or 139.07 million US dollars.

Among the gainers, Nishat Chunian Power Limited (NCPL) led with a 5.74% increase, followed by National Power Parks Management Company Limited (NPL) and Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited (HMB) with gains of 4.96% and 4.68%, respectively. On the other hand, Unity Foods Limited experienced the most significant loss, with a 6.66% drop in its share price. Other notable losers included Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited and Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited, both facing declines in their stock values.

The regional markets also saw mixed performances, with indices in China, India, and the Philippines registering declines, while Korea's KOSPI index showed a significant 30.7% year-to-date increase. Despite the recent downturn, the KSE100 index remains up by 3.19% for the calendar year 2026, reflecting a broader positive trend over the year.