The KSE-100 Index concluded Friday’s trading session at 185,098.83 points, marking a remarkable 2.01% increase (+3,642.50 points). Investors’ confidence remained high throughout the day, with the index hitting an intraday high of 185,208.98 (+3,752.65) and a low of 182,559.69 (+1,103.36) points.
Market sentiment was bolstered by the federal government’s decision to maintain current fuel prices for the fortnight starting January 16, 2026. High-Speed Diesel remains at Rs257.08 per litre, while petrol continues at Rs253.17 per litre, providing relief to both businesses and consumers.
Global Developments Add to KSE-100 Index Momentum
Internationally, fears of a US-Iran confrontation that had previously rattled markets eased as Washington scaled back its military presence in the Middle East. This reduction in geopolitical tension played a significant role in supporting the KSE-100 Index, highlighting the growing sensitivity of local markets to global developments.
Trading Overview: Gains, Losers, and Market Volume
The total volume traded on the KSE-100 Index reached 381.92 million shares. Out of 100 index companies, 89 closed higher, 11 fell, and none remained unchanged.
Top Gainers:
• THALL: +10.00%
• JVDC: +10.00%
• OGDC: +6.75%
• PPL: +5.96%
• PKGS: +5.57%
Top Losers:
• MEHT: -3.22%
• KAPCO: -1.24%
• UPFL: -1.20%
• GADT: -1.05%
• PIOC: -0.92%
Index Contribution Highlights:
• OGDC: +457.09 points
• PPL: +339.24 points
• HUBC: +219.60 points
• ENGROH: +187.38 points
• FFC: +185.86 points
Meanwhile, the companies pulling the index lower included POL (-13.90 pts), PIOC (-13.20 pts), and MEHT (-8.16 pts).
Sector-Wise Performance Driving KSE-100 Index
Several sectors led the market’s upward momentum:
• Oil & Gas Exploration Companies: +886.47 points
• Commercial Banks: +800.78 points
• Fertilizer: +345.51 points
• Power Generation & Distribution: +235.59 points
• Investment Banks / Securities Companies: +211.72 points
Conversely, the index saw minimal drag from:
• Textile Spinning: -1.04 points
• Sugar & Allied Industries: -0.61 points
This sector-level performance reflects a strong underlying market breadth, indicating broad investor participation rather than concentration in a few high-profile stocks.
Broader Market Snapshot
The All-Share Index closed at 111,509.34 points, up 2,327.02 points (+2.13%). Market turnover surged to 959.53 million shares, compared to 820.03 million in the previous session. Traded value reached Rs69.46 billion, showing a substantial increase of Rs23.49 billion.
There were 451,058 trades across 482 companies, with 334 closing up, 117 closing down, and 31 unchanged.
Top Ten Stocks by Volume:
- AHCL: Rs18.21 (+6.31%), Volume: 72.95m
- KEL: Rs6.40 (+3.90%), Volume: 39.19m
- PIBTL: Rs20.93 (+3.67%), Volume: 36.20m
- MDTL: Rs8.32 (+2.09%), Volume: 34.72m
- NCPL: Rs73.21 (+3.08%), Volume: 32.54m
- DSLNC: Rs7.73 (+1.71%), Volume: 28.68m
- CNERGY: Rs7.62 (+2.97%), Volume: 24.40m
- PPL: Rs264.76 (+5.96%), Volume: 24.05m
- WTL: Rs1.74 (+1.16%), Volume: 24.02m
- NBP: Rs273.29 (+2.15%), Volume: 23.50m
KSE-100 Index Shows Strong Year-to-Date Performance
The KSE-100 Index has recorded substantial growth over the fiscal year, gaining 59,472 points (+47.34%), while posting a 6.35% increase (+11,045 points) in the current calendar year. This growth highlights resilient market dynamics and investor confidence amid both domestic and global economic factors.
Key Takeaways
• Fuel price stability continues to boost market sentiment.
• Sector-led gains in Oil & Gas, Banks, and Fertilizers drove index performance.
• Global geopolitical easing positively impacted investor confidence.
• Broader market volumes and traded value surged, reflecting active participation.
Investors will likely watch the KSE-100 Index closely in the coming sessions as markets digest domestic policy cues and international developments.