KSE-100 nudges up 0.5% to 172,238 as sharia‑compliant stocks lead gains
The KSE‑100 opened 0.49% higher at 172,238 points, driven by strong buying in sharia‑compliant shares. Top gainers ESBLNC, DFSM and MACTER each rose about 10%, while market breadth was broadly positive across technology, engineering and oil‑&‑gas marketing sectors.
KSE-100
172,238.31
Session move
+0.49%
What matters
- KSE‑100 opened at 172,238.31, up 836.23 points (0.49%) from the prior close
- Sharia‑compliant stocks ESBLNC, DFSM and MACTER led gains with roughly 10% jumps
- Sector breadth was positive, with technology & communication 17 up/3 down and engineering 14 up/2 down
- Most active shares were WTLNC (+7%) with 63.9 million shares traded, followed by TISL and SSGC
- Upcoming corporate actions include a 450% rights issue for ARPL and multiple bonus issues for JVDC, GHNI and GAL
The KSE‑100 index opened at 172,238.31 points, up 836.23 points (0.49%) from the previous close, extending a three‑day rally that has seen the index climb from 168,022 on Sep 16.
Sharia‑compliant stocks led the upside. ESBLNC, DFSM and MACTER each jumped about 10%, with DFSM posting the highest volume at 528,897 shares. Among losers, ASTM and BUXL fell 10% each.
Sector breadth was broadly positive: technology & communication posted 17 up vs 3 down, engineering 14 up vs 2 down, and oil & gas marketing 9 up vs 1 down, indicating buying pressure across key areas.
Most active shares were WTLNC (+7.00%) with 63.9 million shares traded, followed by TISL (+2.85%) at 38.6 million, MDTL, SSGC (+4.23%) and AGHA.
Investors should note upcoming corporate actions, including a 450% rights issue for ARPL (book closure Sep 24) and several 60‑120% bonuses for JVDC, GHNI and GAL later in the month. Upcoming AGMs for NML, COLG, MARI and others may also influence trading.
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