KSE-100 slides 0.2% as energy and finance stocks weigh, while small‑cap gainers surge
The KSE-100 index opened at 164,776.44, down 347.97 points (‑0.21%) from the previous close of 165,124. Small‑cap stocks such as CSIL and UNITY posted double‑digit gains, while energy‑related LSEFSLR led the declines. Sector breadth was mixed, with investment banks modestly ahead but technology and power lagging.
KSE-100
164,776.44
Session move
-0.21%
What matters
- KSE-100 fell 0.21% to 164,776.44, marking a modest pull‑back from the prior close of 165,124.
- CSIL surged 14.06% on 14.58 m shares and UNITY rose 13.02% on 10.19 m shares, both leading the gainers list.
- LSEFSLR dropped 13.44% on a heavy 32.28 m‑share volume, making it the most active and biggest loser.
- Investment banks and securities posted 17 up versus 13 down, while technology saw 8 up against 12 down and power generation 4 up versus 11 down.
- Dividend book closures are scheduled this week for several firms, including FIMM, HAFL and SURC, alongside multiple AGMs.
KSE-100 index opened at 164,776.44, down 347.97 points or 0.21% from the previous close of 165,124.
Small‑cap stocks led the rally: CSIL jumped 14.06% on a volume of 14,578,968 shares, UNITY (Shariah compliant) rose 13.02% on 10,188,784 shares, followed by UCAPM (+12.28%), KML (+11.59%) and KSTM (+10.04%).
The market’s biggest loser was LSEFSLR, down 13.44% on a massive 32,283,936‑share trade, also the most active security. Other notable decliners included SHCM (‑10.00%, Shariah), KOHP (‑9.99%), JDMT (‑9.98%, Shariah) and DWAE (‑9.96%).
Sector breadth was mixed: investment banks/investment companies and securities posted 17 up vs 13 down; technology & communication lagged with 8 up vs 12 down; power generation & distribution fell 4 up vs 11 down. Turnover was led by investment banks at 75,560,761 shares.
Corporate actions this week include dividend book closures for FIMM (100%), HAFL (10%), SURC (100%) and others, plus AGMs for ILP, NICL, GOC and several others, underscoring a busy corporate calendar.
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