ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bearish trend on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index declined sharply, reflecting pressure across key sectors and reduced investor activity.
According to Beyond Time News, the market’s downturn came amid lower trading volumes and widespread selling in multiple listed companies.
KSE-100 Index Falls 670 Points
The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 167,844.25 points, losing 670.20 points, or 0.40%, compared to the previous trading session.
Earlier, the index had closed at 168,514.45 points, but selling pressure dominated Friday’s session and pushed the market into negative territory.
Overall sentiment remained weak throughout the trading day as investors opted for profit-taking.
Decline in Trading Activity
Market activity also slowed significantly during the session. The ready market recorded a trading volume of 480.818 million shares, with a traded value of Rs 22.721 billion.
This marked a notable drop compared to the previous session, which saw higher volumes and a stronger traded value of Rs 34.992 billion.
In addition, market capitalization fell to Rs 18.616 trillion from Rs 18.661 trillion a day earlier.
Mixed Performance Across Listed Companies
Out of 486 active companies in the ready market, 160 posted gains, while 280 recorded losses. Meanwhile, 46 companies remained unchanged.
This overall negative breadth highlighted the dominance of selling pressure in the market.
Investors remained cautious, contributing to the broader bearish sentiment.
Top Volume Leaders
Certain stocks continued to attract strong trading interest despite the market downturn.
Sitara Petroleum led the volume chart with 80.101 million shares traded. It was followed by Pervez Ahmed Co with 34.778 million shares, while PTCL recorded 26.697 million shares.
These stocks remained active even as the overall market weakened.
Top Gainers and Losers
Some companies still managed to post gains during the session.
Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited emerged as the top gainer, rising by Rs 122.17 to close at Rs 9,647.50. Ismail Industries Limited also gained Rs 48.79, closing at Rs 1,968.08.
On the other hand, heavy losses were seen in major stocks. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited dropped by Rs 173.62 to close at Rs 26,000.00.
PIA Holding Company Limited B also declined significantly, losing Rs 153.00 to settle at Rs 18,147.00.
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Futures Market Also Under Pressure
The futures market also reflected bearish momentum during the day.
Turnover stood at 226.439 million shares with a traded value of Rs 10.160 billion, compared to 309.502 million shares worth Rs 14.410 billion in the previous session.
Out of 318 companies traded in the futures segment, 60 recorded gains, while 253 declined and only 5 remained unchanged.
Market Outlook
Overall, the session reflected cautious investor behavior and reduced risk appetite. Analysts suggest that continued volatility may persist depending on macroeconomic indicators and global market trends.
According to Beyond Time News, investors are likely to remain watchful in upcoming sessions as they assess economic and policy developments.
Conclusion
The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended the week on a negative note as the KSE-100 Index slipped over 670 points. Weak trading volumes and widespread losses across listed companies contributed to the bearish sentiment.
Market participants will now look toward upcoming economic signals for direction in the next trading session.
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FAQs
1. How much did the PSX fall today?
The KSE-100 Index fell by 670.20 points, or 0.40%.
2. What was the closing level of the index?
It closed at 167,844.25 points.
3. How many companies declined in the session?
A total of 280 companies recorded losses.
4. What was the trading volume?
The ready market volume was 480.818 million shares.
5. What caused the bearish trend?
Weak investor sentiment and selling pressure contributed to the decline.
