Pakistan's KSE-100 rises 0.3% to 139,852.60 after open

Pakistan's KSE-100 rises 0.3% to 139,852.60 after open

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reported a 0.3% increase in the KSE-100 index, closing at 139,852.60 as of July 2, 2025. This marked a positive start to the trading day, following a period of volatility in the market.

The KSE-100 index, which tracks the performance of the top 100 listed companies on the PSX, has seen significant growth over the past year. As of July 29, 2025, the index had a 1-year change of 76.82% and a YTD change of 21.07% [1].

Key drivers for the index's performance include positive economic indicators, such as increased foreign direct investment (FDI) and improvements in the country's GDP growth. Additionally, the index's performance is influenced by sector-specific trends, with technology and consumer goods sectors showing particularly strong growth.

Investors are keeping a close eye on the market's response to recent announcements and reports from major companies. The index's recent performance highlights the resilience of the Pakistani stock market despite global economic uncertainties.

The PSX's role is to disseminate day-end index values, while the HBL Asset Management Ltd. calculates and maintains the HBLTT Index. The data used in this article is powered by Capital Stake and is subject to a 5-minute delay unless otherwise indicated [2].

References:
[1] https://dps.psx.com.pk/
[2] https://dps.psx.com.pk/