On July 29, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a downturn, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling by 1,415.24 points, marking a decline of 1.02%. The index closed at 137,964.82 points, down from 139,380.06 points on the previous trading day.
Trading volume experienced a slight increase, with 606,334,880 shares exchanged compared to 589,306,106 shares on Monday. However, the total value of the traded shares decreased from Rs 34.562 billion to Rs 32.685 billion. Of the 484 companies traded, 108 recorded gains, 350 faced losses, and 26 remained unchanged, indicating significant market pressure.
Telecard Limited led the trading volume with 38,709,378 shares at Rs 7.84, followed by Bank of Punjab with 31,941,017 shares at Rs 13.47, and WorldCall Telecom with 28,524,007 shares at Rs 1.44.
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Thal Industries Corporation Limited led the gainers, rising Rs 55.71 to close at Rs 614.16 per share, followed by Archroma Pakistan Limited, up Rs 47.05 to Rs 517.52. On the losing side, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited saw the steepest decline, dropping Rs 891.72 to Rs 32,620.41, while PIA Holding Company Limited fell Rs 390.57 to Rs 31,157.43.
The bearish close follows a period of volatility for the PSX, with the KSE-100 Index previously hitting record highs. Analysts attribute the decline to profit-taking and global economic uncertainties. Investors are advised to monitor market trends closely as the PSX navigates these challenges.
