The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed above the 147,000-point milestone on Tuesday, marking another record close driven by robust investor activity and positive sentiment across multiple sectors.
The index gained 75 points, or 0.05 percent, to settle at 147,005 points, up from 146,929 points in the previous session. Total trading volume surged to 691,658,929 shares, compared to 611,205,197 shares on the prior trading day. The value of traded shares also increased, reaching Rs. 44.549 billion against Rs. 44.004 billion previously.
Market breadth and sector performance
A total of 482 companies participated in Tuesday’s trading session. Out of these:
- 208 posted gains,
- 242 recorded losses, and
- 32 remained unchanged.
The top three trading companies by volume were:
- Yousuf Weaving – 46,269,963 shares traded at Rs. 6.09 per share.
- Kohinoor Spinning – 39,944,966 shares traded at Rs. 6.47 per share.
- Invest Bank – 34,389,034 shares traded at Rs. 9.68 per share.
Top gainers and losers
On the gainers’ board, PIA Holding Company Limited led the rally with a Rs. 156.85 increase per share, closing at Rs. 29,000.00. It was followed by Khyber Textile Mills Limited, which rose Rs. 69.71 to settle at Rs. 1,477.00 per share.
On the losing side, Nestle Pakistan Limited posted the steepest decline, shedding Rs. 88.57 to close at Rs. 8,762.79. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited followed, falling Rs. 79.40 to Rs. 32,020.61 per share.
Investor sentiment and market outlook
Market analysts note that the close above 147,000 reflects sustained investor confidence, supported by higher trading volumes and steady institutional interest. Increased participation in textile, banking, and consumer sectors also played a role in keeping the index in positive territory.
However, some analysts caution that the market’s momentum will depend on upcoming corporate earnings announcements, political stability, and the direction of foreign inflows. Any volatility in the global oil market or exchange rate fluctuations could also impact sentiment in the short term.
Factfile will continue to monitor developments as the PSX navigates new record territory, with investors watching closely to see if the rally can push the index toward the next psychological level of 148,000 points.
