The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) delivered a strong performance on the last trading day of the fiscal year 2025-26, providing a positive end to investors. The buying trend prevailed in the market since the start of trading, due to which not only the benchmark KSE-100 Index saw a significant increase, but the KMI-30 Index, which represents Islamic investment, also closed with a bullish close.
At the end of trading, the KSE-100 Index closed at 180,301.70 points after gaining 1,886.91 points or 1.06 percent. On the other hand, the KMI-30 Index rose 3,127.22 points or 1.23 percent to reach 257,327.47 points, reflecting the confidence of investors in the market.
According to market experts, buying by institutional investors and large funds in selected companies in the closing session of the financial year kept the index consistently higher. During this time, large stocks belonging to the fertilizer, power, banking and cement sectors supported the overall market, while a limited selling trend was also seen in a few energy companies.
According to data, the KSE-100 index started the day at 179,020.11 points. After increasing buying pressure in the early hours, the index reached a high of 180,150.41 points and finally managed to close at 180,301.70 points due to further investment. The market remained in the positive zone throughout this session and investors showed keen interest in large stocks.
Similarly, the KMI-30 index opened trading at 255,038.96 points, which was also the lowest level of the day. Later, the index continued to rise due to the increase in buying and closed at 257,327.47 points after crossing a high of 257,072.28 points.
Trading volume also indicates increasing investor activity. The total trading volume of shares of companies included in the KSE-100 index was 296.02 million shares, while 113.95 million shares were traded in companies included under the KMI-30 index. Analysts say that the improved trading volume indicates that investors in the market are not limited to just a few specific companies but have seen investments in various sectors.
The most important role in today’s rally was played by Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), which contributed 579.75 points positively to the KSE-100 index. Apart from this, Hub Power Company (HUBC) gained 204.09 points, United Bank Limited (UBL) gained 149.55 points, Engro Holdings (ENGROH) gained 148.21 points, while Mari Energies (MARI) contributed 124.43 points to push the index to a new high.
The same trend continued in the MI-30 of the Islamic Index. FFC proved to be the most influential company, contributing 1,126.53 points. Apart from this, HUBC, ENGROH, MARI and Lucky Cement (LUCK) were also among the stocks that showed significant performance.
On the other hand, investors preferred to take profits in a few companies, due to which these shares recorded a limited decline. In KSE-100, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) lost 43.77 points, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) lost 35.05 points, Attock Refinery (ATRL) lost 29.54 points, Systems Limited (SYS) lost 26.58 points, while National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) lost 22.47 points. Similarly, in KSE-30, PPL, PSO, ATRL, SYS and OGDC remained under pressure, however, the selling trend in these companies could not affect the overall positive direction of the market.
Looking at the overall performance of the financial year, the Pakistan Stock Exchange provided significant profits to investors. The KSE-100 index recorded a growth of 43.52 percent during the financial year, while its performance in the calendar year 2026 so far was 3.59 percent. On the other hand, the KMI-30 index showed a positive progress of 39.18 percent in the fiscal year and 3.54 percent during the current calendar year, which shows the continued confidence of investors in Islamic shares.
According to analysts, several factors are behind the recent boom. Expectations of better financial results of large companies, improvement in economic indicators, investor confidence, and institutional investment supported the market. They say that if the pace of inflation remains under control in the coming months, the prospects of further easing in interest rates remain and the series of economic reforms continue, the investment trend in the Pakistan Stock Exchange may strengthen further.
Experts also say that fluctuations in global crude oil prices, the situation in international financial markets and geopolitical developments may affect the market trend in the future. Therefore, investors should make investment decisions by considering fundamental economic factors, financial results of companies and long-term prospects rather than short-term fluctuations.
The strong close on the last trading day of June has further reinforced the perception that investor confidence in the Pakistan Stock Exchange remains intact. If the positive economic indicators, improved performance of the corporate sector and the current trend of investment continue, the market may maintain a positive direction in the early trading of the new fiscal year. This is why investors are now keeping a close eye on upcoming corporate results, economic policies and global market trends, which will have an impact on the coming months.
