The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed Monday’s session on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE100 Index recording another strong advance. The index settled at 155,384.5 points, gaining 944.82 points or 0.61 percent, as positive investor sentiment and sectoral strength continued to drive momentum.
Trading activity remained upbeat throughout the day, with the index reaching an intraday high of 155,602.29, reflecting an increase of over 1,162 points. Market data showed total traded volume on the KSE100 Index at 274.675 million shares, underscoring robust participation by investors across key sectors.
Out of the 100 companies included in the benchmark index, 57 closed in positive territory, 40 ended in the red, while three remained unchanged. The rally was largely supported by fertilizers, cement, commercial banks, technology and communication, and power generation and distribution, which collectively added significant strength to the benchmark. Fertilizer stocks alone contributed 300.9 points, followed by cement with 200.54, commercial banks with 136.56, technology and communication with 101.4, and power generation and distribution with 68.57 points.
Among individual gainers, Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) stood out with a contribution of 265.44 points, United Bank Limited (UBL) added 92.79 points, Hub Power Company (HUBC) contributed 89.7 points, TRG Pakistan gained 74.11 points, and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) added 60.83 points. These companies provided the bulk of the upward momentum, reflecting investor interest in both defensive and growth-oriented counters.
On the downside, some sectors weighed on the index, including textile composite, real estate investment trusts, pharmaceuticals, leather and tanneries, and paper, board, and packaging. These sectors collectively trimmed points from the benchmark, with textile composite losing 24.96 points and real estate investment trusts cutting 22.52 points. Among individual laggards, Habib Bank Limited (HBL) dragged the index lower by 43.32 points, followed by Bank Al Habib Limited (BAHL) with 25.18 points, TPL REIT Fund I with 22.52 points, Engro Fertilizers Holdings (ENGROH) with 20.79 points, and Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) with 17.65 points.
In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 95,133.57, reflecting a net gain of 465.42 points. Total market volume was recorded at 857.61 million shares, compared to 987.58 million shares in the previous session. Meanwhile, the value of traded shares declined to Rs.32.72 billion, down by Rs.7.19 billion from the last session.
Market participation remained widespread, with 367,754 trades executed across 481 listed companies. Of these, 242 closed higher, 205 ended lower, while 34 remained unchanged. The top ten companies by trading volume included PACE with 77.81 million shares, Bank of Punjab (BOP) with 58.22 million, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBTL) with 53.40 million, PASL with 47.96 million, and Dewan Sugar Mills Limited (DSIL) with 34.82 million. Other active stocks included FNEL, Fauji Foods Limited (FFL), TRG, WorldCall Telecom (WTL), and BBFL.
The session’s bullish performance reflects sustained investor optimism, backed by expectations of policy continuity, resilient corporate results, and sector-specific strength. However, analysts note that global commodity prices, inflationary pressures, and economic uncertainty may continue to play a role in shaping investor sentiment in the coming weeks.
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