KSE-100 Index Gains 120.30 Points at PSX
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Oct, 2026)
The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the pakistan stock exchange (PSX) continued its upward trajectory on Wednesday, ascending by 120.30 points, representing a 0.07% positive change, to reach 168,580.41 points. This was against the previous day's close of 168,460.11 points.
The active market witnessed a substantial trading volume of 586.861 million shares, a notable increase from 432.015 million shares traded the previous session. The traded value also rose to Rs 22.365 billion from Rs 20.139 billion.
Market capitalization climbed to Rs 18.747 trillion, up from Rs 18.712 trillion the previous day.
Out of 501 listed companies, 272 recorded gains, 184 suffered losses, while 45 remained unchanged.
K-Electric Ltd. topped the volume chart with 82.659 million shares, followed by Cnergyico PK with 68.756 million shares, and Pak Refinery with 44.141 million shares.
Top Gainers and Losers:
- Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited surged by Rs 440.02 to close at Rs 25,680.00.
- Hoechst Pakistan Limited advanced by Rs 55.75 to settle at Rs 3,979.04.
On the downside,
- Nestle Pakistan Limited declined by Rs 30.66 to close at Rs 6,995.19.
- S.S. Oil Mills Limited fell by Rs 28.92 to Rs 401.66.
Futures (DFC) Market:
In the futures market, turnover stood at 174.910 million shares, with a traded value of Rs 8.472 billion, compared to 125.121 million shares worth Rs 7.168 billion in the previous session.
Of the 296 traded companies, 176 advanced, 115 declined, and 5 remained unchanged.