Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended trading on a positive note on Friday, with the market recording another successful day on the back of continued investor buying, interest in large-cap companies and strong investment in the energy and banking sectors.
At the end of the trading session, the KSE-100 index closed at 185,372.21 points, up 851.25 points or 0.46 percent, while the index also touched a high of 185,668.66 points during the day. The session opened at 184,830.90 points while the low was recorded at 184,462.65 points.
According to market data, the total trading volume of shares of companies included in the KSE-100 index was 314.71 million shares, reflecting the dynamic activity of investors.
Since the beginning of the year 2026 (CYTD), the KSE-100 index has recorded a 6.50 percent increase, while since the beginning of the financial year (FYTD) the index has risen by 2.81 percent, which shows the positive trend of the market in the first week of the new financial year.
Among the stocks that played the most positive role in the market, United Bank Limited (UBL) was prominent, which added 177.14 points to the index. This was followed by Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) with 142.79 points, Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) with 122.88 points, Mari Energies (MARI) with 103.95 points, while Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) had a positive impact of 64.61 points.
On the other hand, a decline was also seen in the shares of a few companies, including Service Industries (SRVI) with a negative impact of 54.11 points on the index. Apart from this, Engro Fertilizer (EFERT), Bank Alfalah (BAFL), Cherat Cement (CHCC) and Engro Corporation (ENGRO) also caused pressure, however, their combined impact could not affect the overall market rally.
According to analysts, investor confidence has gradually recovered in recent weeks. Increased investment in the financial sector, energy companies and the fertilizer sector is continuously supporting the market. According to them, if economic indicators remain positive and policies continue to be consistent, the market can maintain a positive direction in the coming sessions as well.
The KMI-30 index also performed positively on the same day. At the end of the trading session, the index closed at 262,585.95 points, up 1,271.44 points or 0.49 percent.
The KMI-30 index opened the day at 261,660.22 points, touching a high of 262,854.14 points during the trading session while the low was recorded at 261,427.70 points.
The trading volume of shares of companies included in this index was 95.11 million shares, while it recorded a growth of 2.04 percent since the beginning of the fiscal year and 5.65 percent since the beginning of the calendar year.
The most positive contribution to the KMI-30 index was made by OGDC, which added 410.48 points. Mari Energies (MARI) added 298.81 points, Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) added 238.75 points, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) added 185.73 points, while Meezan Bank (MEBL) added 159.72 points.
On the other hand, Engro Fertilizer (EFERT) contributed 89.39 points in negative terms. In addition, Engro Corporation (ENGRO), Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF), Airlink Communication (AIRLINK) and Nishat Mills (NML) were also among the companies whose shares saw a decline.
Investor circles say that the positive momentum of the market at the beginning of the new fiscal year is an indication that institutional investors are strengthening their positions in selected sectors. Continuous buying, especially in the banking, oil and gas and fertilizer sectors, is determining the direction of the market.
According to experts, investors will keep a close eye on corporate results, economic indicators, inflation figures, interest rate expectations and government economic policies in the coming weeks. If these factors remain stable, the positive trend in the Pakistan Stock Exchange is likely to strengthen further.
Market observers say that although some companies’ shares fell due to profit-taking, overall investor confidence remained intact, due to which both the major indices closed in the positive zone. According to them, the current trend indicates that investors are mainly preferring to invest in companies with strong financial foundations.
Friday’s trading session once again showed that the interest of big investors in the Pakistan Stock Exchange remains intact, while the strong performance of selected sectors is playing a significant role in taking the market to new heights. If the same momentum continues, the market can move in a positive direction in the coming sessions as well.
