The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the new trading week with strong momentum on Monday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained more than 993 points during early trading, reflecting renewed investor confidence.
The positive start extended the market’s recent upward trend. As a result, major indices recorded gains during the opening session.
KSE-100 Index Climbs Above 186,000 Points
The benchmark KSE-100 Index rose by 993 points to reach 186,365.20 during early trading.
The rally highlighted broad-based buying activity across the market. Consequently, investors maintained a positive outlook at the start of the week.
Trading Activity Remains Strong
Market activity also remained healthy during the opening session. By 9:40 AM, trading volume had reached 48.5 million shares.
Meanwhile, the total value of traded shares stood at Rs2.29 billion across 24,665 transactions. The market also recorded gains in a majority of actively traded stocks.
Out of 564 active symbols, 270 advanced, 86 declined, while 208 remained unchanged. These figures reflected stronger buying interest than selling pressure during the session.
Major Market Indices Record Broad Gains
The positive momentum extended beyond the benchmark index. The All-Share Index increased by 651 points to reach 112,643.36.
Similarly, the KSE-30 Index gained 315 points, climbing to 55,720.16. The KMI-30 Index posted one of the strongest performances by adding 1,638 points to reach 264,224.61.
Meanwhile, the Banking Sector Index (BKTI) advanced by 255 points, reaching 52,261.48. The gains across multiple indices indicated widespread investor participation.
Positive Momentum Carries Over From Last Week
Monday’s rally followed another strong trading session at the end of last week. On Friday, the KSE-100 Index closed above the 185,500-point level after buyers dominated market activity.
That strong finish helped create positive momentum heading into the new trading week. Analysts believe the latest rally reflects renewed investor interest, particularly in blue-chip stocks and banking shares.
The strong opening also suggests that market participants remain optimistic about trading conditions in the near term.
With major indices beginning the week in positive territory, investors will closely monitor whether the Pakistan Stock Exchange can maintain its upward momentum during the remaining trading sessions.
