KSE-100 nudges up 0.5% as refinery stocks lead gains, while LSEFSLR plunges
The KSE-100 opened at 166,186.16, up 768.66 points (0.46%). Refinery stocks were the only sector with all gains, but the heavily‑traded LSEFSLR fell nearly 19%, offsetting some of the rally. Small‑cap names such as ANLNV and HIRAT drove the upside with double‑digit jumps.
KSE-100
166,186.16
Session move
+0.46%
What matters
- KSE-100 rose 0.46% to 166,186.16, its first gain after three sessions of decline.
- Refinery sector posted four advances and no declines, with turnover of 108,366,043 PKR, leading sector breadth.
- Top gainers ANLNV (+11.69%), HIRAT (+10.69%) and UCAPM (+10.04%) each posted double‑digit gains on modest volumes.
- LSEFSLR tumbled 18.95% to 0.77 despite being the most active stock with 16,651,653 shares traded.
- Sharia‑compliant heavyweights CNERGY (+0.71%) and PRL (+4.61%) together accounted for over 100 million shares exchanged.
The KSE-100 index opened at 166,186.16, up 768.66 points or 0.46% from the previous close.
Sector breadth was mixed, but the Refinery segment stood out with four stocks up and none down, generating a turnover of 108.4 million PKR. Other sectors showed mixed results, with Technology & Communication posting 12 up versus 9 down.
Among the day’s biggest movers, ANLNV surged 11.69% to 8.41, HIRAT rose 10.69% to 5.80, and UCAPM climbed 10.04% to 10.96. In contrast, LSEFSLR plunged 18.95% to 0.77, becoming the most active stock with over 16.6 million shares changing hands.
Active sharia‑compliant stocks included CNERGY (+0.71%) and PRL (+4.61%), together accounting for more than 100 million shares traded.
Investors should note several corporate actions closing this week, such as 10% book closures for NPL and BIFO on 16 Oct, and upcoming AGMs for OGDC, PIOC and HATM on the same day, which could add short‑term volume.
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