The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index recorded a strong performance today, March 31, 2026, closing with a significant gain of 1,900.34 points. This powerful movement pushed the market up by 1.29%, closing the day at a healthy 148,743.32.
Trading began with the index opening at 147,743.68. Investor enthusiasm was evident from the start, propelling the index to an intra-day high of 150,225.63, briefly crossing the significant psychological barrier of 150,000 points. The intra-day low was identical to the open at 147,743.68, suggesting a consistent bullish sentiment throughout the day. In terms of market participation, the total constituent volume for the KSE-100 index stood at 232.74 million shares.
Looking at longer-term trends, the market’s performace for the Fiscal Year to Date (FYTD) is currently at 18.40%, while the Calendar Year to Date (CYTD) shows a performance of -14.54%. Today’s gains provide a substantial boost to investor morale, signaling a strong potential for continued recovery.
