KSE-100 Index Sees Volatile Session, Closes Down 0.75%

Staff Report: The KSE-100 index began the day on a positive note, reaching an intraday high of 316 points. However, selling pressure emerged in the second half, pushing the index to an intraday low of 629 points before closing at 77,980, down by 0.75%.

MARI (+3.88%) was the standout performer of the day, continuing its upward momentum after two consecutive upper caps in the previous sessions, following the company’s announcement of an 800% bonus. In terms of value traded, MARI led the market with nearly Rs4.3 billion.KSE 100 Index Closes at 77,941 Points Amid Mixed Trading Day

Throughout the session, MARI, HUBC, SRVI, POL, and MCB collectively contributed 259 points to the index. Conversely, profit-taking in MEBL, SYS, and LUCK resulted in a loss of 176 points.

The day’s trading volume exceeded 414 million shares, with a total value of Rs22.2 billion. YOUW topped the volume chart, with over 38 million shares traded.