ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reversed its downtrend on Wednesday, gaining 641.07 points, a 0.39 percent increase, to close at 165,417.51 points compared to the prior session’s 164,776.44 points.
Trading volume in the ready market rose significantly to 585.894 million shares, up from 383.746 million in the previous session, while the total value of trades climbed to Rs20.073 billion from Rs13.104 billion.
The market capitalization increased to Rs18.391 trillion, reflecting the upward momentum in equity valuations.
Out of 501 companies listed in the ready market, 256 registered gains, 200 declined, and 45 remained unchanged, signaling a bullish trend across the market.
WorldCall Telecom led the volume leaders with 87.347 million shares traded, followed by Pakistan Refinery Limited at 42.296 million shares and Cnergyico PK with 41.183 million shares.
Among the top-performing stocks, PIA Holding Company Limited B surged by Rs487.50 to close at Rs14,487.50, while Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited gained Rs417.18, ending the session at Rs25,444.18.
On the losing end, Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited fell by Rs38.95 to Rs8,535.93, and Blessed Textiles Limited declined Rs35.65 to Rs794.35.
In the futures (DFC) market, turnover reached 151.683 million shares with a traded value of Rs11.208 billion, rising from 106.801 million shares worth Rs8.948 billion in the previous session.
Of the 326 companies traded in the DFC market, 162 advanced, 156 declined, and 8 remained unchanged during the trading day.
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