Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a day of mixed performance, with key indices showing slight declines despite some notable gainers. The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 145,382.80, reflecting a decrease of 264.34 points, or 0.18%, while the KSE-30 Index dropped by 143.97 points to settle at 44,614.06, registering a 0.32% decline.

Among the top gainers, Bank of New York Mellon (BNWM) saw a significant rise, with its share price climbing by 9.99% to close at 85.25. Other notable gainers included Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and International Steels Limited (ISL), which saw their share prices increase by 5.81% and 5.33%, respectively.

Conversely, the market saw some prominent losers, with Kohat Textile Mills Limited (KTML) leading the decline, as its stock price fell by 5.16% to 241.69. EFU General Insurance (EFUG) and Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited (FHAM) also faced downturns, declining by 3.37% and 2.95%, respectively.

The PSX's market capitalization stood at Rs 17,342.56 billion, experiencing a day-over-day decrease of 0.19%. The total trading volume reached 548.05 million shares, with a total value of Rs 45.49 billion. In terms of US dollars, the market cap translated to $61.40 billion, with a trading value of $161.04 million.

In regional markets, the Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index (SSEA) in China recorded a slight dip of 0.1%, while India's BSE Sensex dropped by 0.9%. Meanwhile, Indonesia's Jakarta Stock Exchange (JKSE) experienced a gain of 0.6%.

The day’s trading activity was marked by volatility, reflecting broader global market trends, and investors appeared cautious despite some sectors showing resilience.