PSX scales new peak as winning streak continues
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) showed no signs of slowing down its bullish run on Tuesday, as investors continued to accumulate equities, taking cues from stellar corporate earnings and an upbeat market outlook.
The benchmark KSE-100 index surged to a fresh all-time high of 156,563.53, rising by 476.22 points, or 0.31%, compared to the previous day’s close.
After plunging to an intra-day low of 155,044.26 earlier in the session, the index rebounded swiftly, reaching a day’s high of 157,088.81. Thereafter, the market remained in positive territory for the rest of the day, closing with modest gains of just under 500 points.
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* KMI-30: Pullers & Draggers pic.twitter.com/lVZGhgeMEsThe ongoing rally—sparked by the earnings season—has gathered further momentum, underscoring investor appetite for building positions in lucrative stocks. Local institutional buying and retail participation also continued to fuel the rally, led by the banking, energy, and fertiliser sectors.
This bullish trend persisted despite macroeconomic headwinds, including a rise in Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio to 73.2% in FY25, as public debt increased by 13%, outpacing nominal GDP growth of 8%.
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In its market wrap, KTrade Securities noted that the PSX maintained its upward momentum, with the benchmark index adding 476 points to close at 156,564. It said investor sentiment remained positive, largely driven by strong performances in the fertiliser and banking sectors.
Major contributors to the rally included Engro Holdings, Fauji Fertiliser, Meezan Bank, Mari Energies, Engro Fertilisers, and National Bank. KTrade highlighted the bourse’s resilience amid macro concerns, attributing it to investor confidence in Pakistan’s long-term economic outlook, supported by improving fundamentals and sector-specific strength.
Overall trading volumes fell to 1.07 billion shares, down from 1.13 billion on Monday. Traded value stood at Rs55.2 billion. K-Electric topped the volume chart with 169.6 million shares traded, gaining 13 paisa to close at Rs5.75.