Benchmark KSE-100 index closes at 174,472.80, led by positive aspects in power, banking, and energy shares
Pakistan Inventory Alternate (PSX) shows record-setting rally because it seems well-poised for a vibrant 2026, underpinned by enhancing sentiment and sustained liquidity, because it continued its record-setting momentum on Tuesday.
The market started the session on a powerful footing, swiftly scaling an intra-day excessive of 174,805.16 in early buying and selling. Nonetheless, profit-taking then triggered a mid-morning correction, pulling the index right down to an intra-day low of 174,121.42. Subsequently, sentiment stabilised, with the market transferring inside a slim band and posting a gradual restoration by means of the afternoon session.
The benchmark index maintained its place in optimistic territory all through the session, reflecting resilient investor confidence. The rally was primarily supported by power, banking, and energy shares, with spectacular contribution to the market’s advance, whereas fertilisers and cements confronted gentle strain amid selective profit-taking. General, the broader pattern stayed optimistic, pushed by sector rotation relatively than broad-based promoting.
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Subsequently, the benchmark KSE-100 index closed at a recent all-time excessive of 174,472.80, rising by 576.45 factors, 0.33%.
In its market wrap, KTrade Securities wrote that PSX prolonged its record-setting momentum, with the KSE-100 index closing at a recent all-time excessive of 174,472 factors, gaining 576 factors (+0.33% DoD). The broader pattern remained optimistic, supported by sector rotation and selective profit-taking relatively than broad-based promoting.
Positive factors have been led by power, banking, and energy shares, offering the spine to the market’s upward transfer, whereas fertilizers and cements confronted gentle strain. Sturdy shopping for curiosity was noticed in Oil and Fuel Improvement Firm, United Financial institution, Pakistan Petroleum, Pakistan State Oil, Hub Energy, Meezan Financial institution, and Attock Refinery, whereas Fauji Fertiliser, Engro Fertilisers, DG Khan Cement, Fauji Cement, and Maple Leafe Cement weighed on the index, it talked about.
Market participation stayed wholesome regardless of minor intra-day volatility, with all-share volumes clocking in at 842 million shares, reflecting sustained liquidity and investor confidence.
KTrade predicted the outlook to stay constructive, supported by enhancing macro fundamentals and continued sector-wise curiosity.
General buying and selling quantity decreased to 851 million towards Monday’s tally of 858 million. Worth of traded shares stood at Rs44.9 billion. Shares of 479 corporations have been traded. Of those, 282 closed greater, 158 fell, and 39 remained unchanged. Belief Brokerage was the amount chief with buying and selling in 57.5 million shares, rising Rs0.63 to shut at Rs3.99.
