Historic Milestone for Pakistan Stock Exchange: KSE-100 Index Crosses 120,000 Points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has achieved a remarkable milestone as the KSE-100 Index surpassed the 120,000-point mark for the first time in history.
A Surge in Investor Confidence
During trading, the index saw a significant surge of over 1,800 points, peaking at 120,793 points at one stage, after previously gaining 1,427 points, touching 120,365 points. This sharp rally highlights strong investor confidence and bullish market sentiment, setting a new benchmark for the PSX.
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2025’s Strong Performance So Far
The KSE-100 Index has demonstrated impressive growth since the start of 2025. On January 1, 2025, the index surged by approximately 1,900 points, closing at 117,008.08 points.
Key Sectors Driving Growth
The bullish momentum was primarily driven by strong buying interest in sectors such as automobiles, cement, commercial banks, fertilizers, and oil and gas exploration companies. Additionally, investor sentiment has been buoyed by expectations of a policy rate cut by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), following a decrease in headline inflation to 4.1% in December 2024.
Positive Economic Indicators and Market Sentiment
The positive sentiment was further reinforced by the launch of ‘Uraan Pakistan,’ a five-year national economic plan focused on sustainable growth. This plan has contributed to growing investor confidence in the market.
Ongoing Upward Trajectory
In mid-January, the KSE-100 Index continued its upward trend, gaining 574 points to close at 114,804.17 on January 15. The rise was attributed to easing political uncertainty, rising global crude oil prices, and speculation about a possible reduction in the SBP’s policy rate. During this period, sectors such as banking, oil and gas, and automobiles saw significant gains.
Looking Ahead
The PSX has maintained a strong performance since the start of 2025, reflecting both growing investor confidence and favorable economic indicators. This positive outlook bodes well for the future trajectory of the stock exchange, signaling sustained growth for the remainder of the year.
