PSX shocks market as 944 points surge pushes 100-index past 155,000 mark

PSX shocks market as 944 points surge pushes 100-index past 155,000 mark

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September, 15 2025

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) lit up with a bullish rally as the 100-index surged by 944.82 points, climbing 0.61 percent to close at 155,384.51 points, leaving investors optimistic about fresh market momentum.

Trading remained heavy with 857,609,724 shares exchanged, although lower than the previous day’s 987,589,372 shares. The total value of traded stocks stood at Rs32,724,000,000 compared to Rs39,911,000,000 earlier, showing strong activity despite reduced turnover.

Out of 482 companies that traded their shares, 243 ended in green while 205 faced losses. Prices of 34 companies remained unchanged, reflecting mixed market sentiment underneath the bullish push.

Among the most active stocks, Pace (Pak) Limited led the way with 77,815,694 shares at Rs8.47 per share. Bank of Punjab XD followed closely with 58,227,128 shares at Rs18.57 per share, and Pak Int. Bulk posted 53,409,117 shares at Rs12.41 per share.

The biggest winner of the day was Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited, which jumped Rs471.33 per share to close at Rs32,472.33. Khyber Textile Mills Limited also impressed with a rise of Rs183.85 per share, ending at Rs2,022.35.

However, not everyone shared the glory. Hoechst Pakistan Limited slipped by Rs40.92 per share, closing at Rs3,997.48, while Ismail Industries Limited dropped Rs33.70 per share to settle at Rs2,142.63.

The latest bullish spell at PSX signals renewed investor confidence, with the index crossing 155,000 points after adding 944 points in a single day. While overall share volumes dipped compared to the previous session, the Rs32.7 billion turnover shows strong participation, particularly in banking and textile sectors.

Unilever Pakistan Foods and Khyber Textile Mills dominated the gainers’ list, attracting attention with massive per-share increases. On the flip side, declines in Hoechst and Ismail Industries highlight the volatility that still lurks beneath bullish waves.

This performance suggests that while PSX is riding a positive trend, investors must remain cautious. The balance of 243 gainers versus 205 losers shows that selective opportunities are driving the momentum rather than a broad-based rally. The coming sessions will determine whether this upswing is a sustained rally or just a short-lived surge.