Investors in the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KMI-30 Index witnessed notable intraday movement on March 31, 2026, with the market showing resilience and upward momentum.
The index opened the session at 214,061.91, which also marked the lowest point of the entire trading day. This flat start immediately gave way to a strong rally, which saw the index climb by over 4,000 points at its peak.
The intraday high reached was 218,239.31, showcasing a significant potential gain during the trading hours before settling. Profit-taking later in the session tempered these extreme gains.
The index finally settled at a closing value of 216,075.56. This final figure represents a net increase of 3,321.53 points, a 1.56% jump, with a total volume of 75.58 million shares traded for the index constituents. The day’s volatility and eventual gains came after a period of mixed performance, with the fiscal year to date showing a solid 16.87% gain, contrasted against a challenging -13.06% calendar year to date return.
