KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark Islamic index, the KMI-30, weathered significant mid-day volatility to finish the trading session in positive territory on April 21, 2026. According to the daily market wrap data, the index registered a gains of 396.98 points, closing the day at 248,144.37, a net change of +0.16%.
The day began on a promising note, with the KMI-30 opening at 249,571.08. Early trading saw a surge in bullish sentiment, pushing the index to an intra-day high of 250,651.47. This peak, a testament to optimistic early positions, was shortly challenged by selling pressure as investors sought to capitalize on the swift gains.
This pressure drove the market down to an intra-day low of 247,620.27 points, a stark correction from its highs. However, the last hour of trading saw a substantial recovery as institutional buyers step in to support key blue-chip constituents.
Trading activity remained robust throughout the day. The index constituent volume—representing the shares traded within the 30 companies that form the index—reached a healthy 294.93 Million shares. While lower than some high-volume days, this level indicates active participation and significant liquidity flows in the shariah-compliant sector.
Looking at the broader calendar, the data revealed interesting performance trends. The Calendar Year-To-Date (CYTD) return remains in slightly negative territory at -0.16%, indicating that the market is still recouping its early 2026 losses. Conversely, the Fiscal Year-To-Date (FYTD) return paints a far rosier picture, with an impressive surge of +34.21%. This juxtaposition suggests that while 2026 started slow, the overall year-over-year gains in the Islamic segment of the market are highly robust.
The market’s volatility and eventual recovery highlight a persistent tension between profit-taking and accumulation. This update, provided for information purposes, shows a market in a delicate balancing act, underpinned by strong year-over-year performance data.
| PSX KMI-30: Key Stats (21 April 2026) | |
| KMI-30 Open | 249,571.08 |
| KMI-30 High | 250,651.47 |
| KMI-30 Low | 247,620.27 |
| KMI-30 Close | 248,144.37 |
| Change in Points | +396.98 |
| % Change | +0.16% |
| Index Constituent Volume (Mn) | 294.93 Mn |
| FYTD Return | +34.21% |
| CYTD Return | -0.16% |
| Top Pullers (Contribution) | |
| 1. PSO | +194.83 pts |
| 2. MEBL | +151.85 pts |
| 3. ATRL | +115.64 pts |
| 4. FFC | +68.37 pts |
| 5. PRL | +64.52 pts |
| Top Draggers (Contribution) | |
| 1. OGDC | -155.72 pts |
| 2. EFERT | -101.05 pts |
| 3. ENGROH | -86.73 pts |
| 4. DGKC | -73.68 pts |
| 5. MLCF | -58.76 pts |
