PSX Closing Bell: Bears Go Back-to-Back

October 20, 2026 (MLN): The benchmark KSE-100 Index concluded Tuesday's trading session at 165,151.64, showing a decrease of 814.44 points or 0.49%.

The index traded in a range of 1,314.42 points showing an intraday high of 166,425.56 (+459.48) and a low of 165,111.14 (-854.94) points.

The total volume of the KSE-100 Index was 144.46 million shares.

Of the 100 index companies 28 closed up, 69 closed down, while 3 were unchanged.

Top losers during the day were KEL (-4.82%), ATRL (-4.27%), PGLC (-4.12%), CNERGY (-3.65%), and SAZEW (-3.55%).

On the other hand, top gainers were SNGP (+3.02%), SSGC (+1.67%), JDWS (+1.41%), ISL (+1.35%), and INIL (+1.15%).

In terms of index-point contributions, companies that dragged the index lower were ATRL (-80.57pts), ENGROH (-74.92pts), SYS (-72.27pts), HBL (-67.26pts), and HUBC (-52.99pts).

Meanwhile, companies that added points to the index were PPL (+35.04pts), SNGP (+24.48pts), OGDC (+12.40pts), FCCL (+11.00pts), and BWCL (+9.79pts).

Sector-wise, KSE-100 Index was let down by Commercial Banks (-162.55pts), Technology & Communication (-111.91pts), Refinery (-103.55pts), Power Generation & Distribution (-98.04pts), and Fertilizer (-76.35pts).

While the index was supported by Engineering (+9.45pts), Oil & Gas Marketing Companies (+5.08pts), Sugar & Allied Industries (+3.79pts), Glass & Ceramics (+2.23pts), and Leather & Tanneries (+1.73pts).

In the broader market, the All-Share Index closed at 100,160.64 with a net loss of 488.39 points or 0.49%.

Total market volume was 446.84 million shares compared to 370.94m from the previous session while traded value was recorded at Rs19.43 billion showing a decrease of Rs0.14bn.

There were 291,130 trades reported in 498 companies with 127 closing up, 324 closing down, and 47 remaining unchanged.

To note, the KSE-100 has lost 15,150 points or 8.40% during the fiscal year, whereas it has decreased 8,903 points or 5.11% so far this calendar year.

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