Karachi: The benchmark KSE-100 Index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the trading session on March 13, 2026 with a moderate decline as selling pressure in several major stocks dragged the market lower.
According to the latest market summary, the KSE-100 index closed at 153,866.17 points, registering a decline of 555.27 points, which represents a drop of 0.36 percent compared with the previous session.
The trading day began with the index opening at 154,202.92 points. Early in the session, the market showed signs of strength and climbed to an intraday high of 155,002.11 points. However, selling pressure later emerged, pushing the index down to the day’s lowest level of 152,780.79 points before it recovered slightly at the closing bell.
Market Trading Activity
Market data showed that the index constituent trading volume reached 113.04 million shares, indicating relatively active participation from investors throughout the session.
Despite the decline during the day, the broader market trend remains positive for the fiscal year. The Fiscal Year-to-Date (FYTD) performance of the KSE-100 index stands at 22.48 percent, reflecting strong investor returns since the start of the fiscal period.
However, the Calendar Year-to-Date (CYTD) performance remains negative at -11.60 percent, highlighting the volatility experienced by the stock market during the first months of the year.
Top Performing Stocks
Even though the overall market closed lower, several stocks managed to post gains and provided support to the index.
The top contributor was UBL, which added 183.88 points to the index during the session. Other companies that helped lift the market included FABL, PSEL, MARI, and ATRL.
Analysts say the banking and energy sectors provided partial support to the market and prevented a larger decline.
Major Stocks Dragging the Market
On the other hand, losses in several heavyweight companies pulled the market downward.
The biggest drag on the index came from ENGRO, which reduced the index by 328.31 points. Other major decliners included LUCK, FFC, HUBC, and MEBL, all of which contributed to the negative movement of the index.
Market experts say these declines were mainly due to profit-taking by investors after recent gains in these stocks.
Market Outlook
Financial analysts believe that the Pakistan Stock Exchange may continue to experience short-term fluctuations in the coming sessions. Investors are closely watching economic indicators, corporate earnings announcements, and policy developments.
Despite the day’s decline, analysts note that the strong FYTD performance indicates that investor confidence in the market remains relatively stable.
| Market Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Open | 154,202.92 |
| High | 155,002.11 |
| Low | 152,780.79 |
| Close | 153,866.17 |
| Change (Points) | -555.27 |
| % Change | -0.36% |
| Index Volume | 113.04 Million |
| FYTD | 22.48% |
| CYTD | -11.60% |
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