PSX Closing Bell: A Modest Encore

October 21, 2026 (MLN): The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Wednesday's trading session at 165,930.98, showing an increase of 779.34 points or 0.47%.

The index traded in a range of 1,510.53 points showing an intraday high of 166,242.43 (+1,090.79) and a low of 164,731.90 (-419.74) points.

The total volume of the KSE-100 Index was 130.24 million shares.

Fresh buying interest emerged following recent market weakness, as investors accumulated select stocks at attractive levels. Strong contributions from HUBC, HBL, UBL, OGDC and MARI supported the recovery, while selling pressure in refinery and technology stocks limited the upside.

Of the 100 index companies 65 closed up, 35 closed down.

Top gainers during the day were UPFL (+10.00%), NCPL (+9.53%), NPL (+9.47%), NML (+3.47%), and SAZEW (+3.20%).

On the other hand, top losers were ATRL (-4.47%), FATIMA (-1.70%), IBFL (-1.48%), AHCL (-1.30%), and TGL (-1.28%).

In terms of index-point contributions, companies that propped up the index were HUBC (+124.00pts), HBL (+119.49pts), UBL (+118.27pts), OGDC (+69.83pts), and MARI (+62.92pts).

Meanwhile, companies that dragged the index lower were ATRL (-80.75pts), SYS (-31.53pts), FATIMA (-26.24pts), ENGROH (-22.19pts), and FCCL (-11.00pts).

Sector-wise, KSE-100 Index was supported by Commercial Banks (+321.75pts), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+193.73pts), Power Generation & Distribution (+185.42pts), Cement (+52.52pts), and Automobile Assembler (+46.07pts).

While the index was let down by Refinery (-75.37pts), Technology & Communication (-34.52pts), Chemical (-5.45pts), Oil & Gas Marketing Companies (-4.91pts), and Miscellaneous (-4.90pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 100,610.48 with a net gain of 449.84 points or 0.45%.

Total market volume was 379.90 million shares compared to 446.84m from the previous session while traded value was recorded at Rs21.28 billion showing an increase of Rs1.86bn.

There were 279,387 trades reported in 497 companies with 225 closing up, 230 closing down, and 42 remaining unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has lost 14,371 points or 7.97% during the fiscal year, whereas it has decreased 8,123 points or 4.67% so far this calendar year.

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