KSE-100 Index Today Ends Lower as Banking and Energy Stocks Weigh on PSX
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.