PSX Closing Bell: A Modest Lift

August 03, 2026 (MLN):The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed Monday's trading session on a strong note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 2,100 points as broad-based buying interest prevailed across key sectors, particularly commercial banks, cement, fertilizer, and oil & gas exploration companies.

The positive sentiment was supported by easing geopolitical concerns after US President Donald Trump said a planned military strike against Iran had been shelved, reducing fears of an immediate escalation in the Middle East.

The development also led to a retreat in oil prices in Asian trading as investors pared back risk premiums linked to potential disruptions in regional energy supplies.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Monday's trading session at 178,200.02, showing an increase of 2,105.91 points or 1.20%.

The index remained positive throughout the day, touching an intraday high of 178,985.94 (+2,891.83 points) and a low of 177,759.88 (+1,665.77 points).

The total volume traded in the KSE-100 Index stood at 255.20 million shares.

Of the 100 index companies, 79 closed higher, 20 ended lower, while 1 remained unchanged.

Top gainers during the day were GADT (+10.00%), TPLRF1 (+6.59%), AHCL (+4.71%), DGKC (+4.11%), and CHCC (+3.96%).

On the other hand, top losers were IBFL (-4.44%), MEHT (-2.87%), HGFA (-2.40%), NESTLE (-1.80%), and PKGS (-1.46%).

In terms of index-point contributions, FFC (+207.81pts), MEBL (+130.39pts), LUCK (+126.38pts), PPL (+120.41pts), and ENGROH (+115.39pts) propped up the index.

Meanwhile, NESTLE (-22.69pts), MCB (-11.97pts), COLG (-10.59pts), PKGS (-7.47pts), and IBFL (-7.45pts) dragged the index lower.

Sector-wise, the KSE-100 Index was supported by Commercial Banks (+518.64pts), Cement (+366.00pts), Fertilizer (+294.62pts), Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (+282.54pts), and Investment Banks / Investment Companies / Securities Companies (+125.38pts).

While the index was let down by Food & Personal Care Products (-31.42pts), Paper, Board & Packaging (-7.47pts), Synthetic & Rayon (-7.45pts), Close-End Mutual Fund (-3.27pts), and Automobile Parts & Accessories (-1.86pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 107,584.98, showing a net gain of 1,054.10 points or 0.99%.

Total market volume stood at 785.36 million shares, compared with 880.95m in the previous session, while traded value was recorded at Rs33.14 billion, showing an increase of Rs8.18bn.

A total of 359,748 trades were reported across 493 companies, with 305 stocks closing higher, 152 lower, and 36 remaining unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has lost 2,102 points or 1.17% during the fiscal year, whereas it has increased 4,146 points or 2.38% so far this calendar year.

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