KSE-100 Index Today witnessed a modest decline at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as profit-taking in heavyweight banking and energy stocks overshadowed gains in cement and select industrial sectors. The benchmark index closed Monday’s trading session at 171,204.17 points, down 200.31 points or 0.12%, according to market data released on December 22, 2025.
Despite the negative close, intraday volatility remained high, reflecting active investor participation and sector rotation amid broader economic optimism.
KSE-100 Index Today: Intraday Performance Overview
The KSE-100 Index Today traded within a wide range of 1,308.98 points, highlighting sharp fluctuations during the session.
• Intraday High: 172,167.63 points (+763.15)
• Intraday Low: 170,858.65 points (-545.83)
• Total Volume (KSE-100): 326.75 million shares
Out of the 100 index companies:
• 36 stocks closed higher
• 64 stocks ended lower
• No stock remained unchanged
Top Losers in KSE-100 Index Today
Selling pressure was most pronounced in gas utilities, power, and selected industrial stocks.
Major Decliners
• SSGC (-5.33%)
• DHPL (-4.80%)
• TPLRF1 (-4.28%)
• GHGL (-3.26%)
• CHCC (-2.72%)
Stocks Dragging the Index
• HBL (-84.33 points)
• UBL (-83.59 points)
• FFC (-57.58 points)
• PSO (-35.90 points)
• CHCC (-35.60 points)
Top Gainers Supporting KSE-100 Index Today
Selective buying in cement, energy holding companies, and fertiliser stocks provided partial support to the index.
Leading Gainers
• RMPL (+10.00%)
• MEHT (+9.96%)
• KEL (+4.27%)
• JVDC (+2.94%)
• LUCK (+2.74%)
Top Index Contributors
• Lucky Cement (LUCK) (+204.48 points)
• Engro Holdings (ENGROH) (+42.33 points)
• Fatima Fertilizer (FATIMA) (+40.34 points)
• RMPL (+35.27 points)
• SRVI (+25.21 points)
Sector-Wise Performance of KSE-100 Index Today
Negative Sectoral Impact
• Commercial Banks: -231.75 points
• Oil & Gas Marketing Companies: -72.91 points
• Oil & Gas Exploration: -47.81 points
• Technology & Communication: -32.00 points
• Fertilizer: -27.06 points
Positive Sectoral Contribution
• Cement: +180.39 points
• Food & Personal Care Products: +25.67 points
• Leather & Tanneries: +25.21 points
• Investment Banks & Securities Companies: +20.34 points
• Automobile Assemblers: +18.49 points
Broader Market Snapshot
The broader market mirrored the benchmark’s subdued tone.
• All-Share Index Close: 103,326.46 points
• Net Change: -115.78 points (-0.11%)
• Total Market Volume: 684.55 million shares
• Traded Value: Rs30.10 billion (down Rs12.12 billion)
Market activity included:
• 349,817 trades
• 486 companies traded
• 143 advancers
• 288 decliners
• 55 unchanged
Top Ten Stocks by Volume
• KEL: 112.69m shares
• TPLRF1: 49.33m shares
• PIAHCLA: 29.33m shares
• FCL: 29.03m shares
• BOP: 27.29m shares
High volumes indicate continued retail and institutional interest, particularly in power, banking, and turnaround stocks.
Long-Term Market Performance
Despite the day’s decline, the KSE-100 Index Today remains one of the best-performing regional markets:
• FYTD Gain: 45,577 points (+36.28%)
• Calendar Year Gain: 56,077 points (+48.71%)
This strong performance underscores investor confidence driven by macroeconomic stabilization, easing inflation, and improving corporate earnings outlook.