Marking a 0.32 percent increase, the index closed at 136,379.97 points, up from 135,939.87 points the previous trading day, according to data revealed at PSX website.
During the session, 705,955,999 shares were traded, a decline from 879,118,158 shares on the previous day. The total share value amounted to Rs 32.185 billion, compared to Rs 38.608 billion on the last trading day.
A total of 482 companies participated in the stock market, with 223 recording gains, 221 sustaining losses, and 38 companies maintaining unchanged share prices.
The three top trading companies of the day included Pak International Bulk with 90,710,656 shares priced at Rs 9.69 per share, First Dawood Prop with 40,619,955 shares at Rs 6.11 per share, and DH Partners Limited with 37,196,800 shares at Rs 42.06 per share.
PIA Holding Company Limited saw the highest increase of Rs 3,164.51 per share, closing at Rs 34,809.56. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited also posted a significant rise, up by Rs 121.82 to Rs 23,918.00 per share.
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On the downside, Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited saw the largest decrease of Rs 96.44 per share, closing at Rs 9,453.00, while Ismail Industries Limited followed with a decline of Rs 67.57 to close at Rs 2,013.15.
The bullish trend in the PSX KSE-100 Index signals renewed investor confidence, even as overall trading volumes showed a slight decline. The significant rise in PIA Holding’s share price stands out, reflecting possible market optimism for specific sectors. While some companies like Rafhan Maize experienced declines, the overall market movement suggests cautious optimism. This could be a moment for investors to closely monitor market trends as they navigate volatile but potentially rewarding conditions.
