PSX gains 5.30 points

Author: APP

The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained 5.30 points on Wednesday, a nominal positive change of 0.01 percent, closing at 85,669.28 points against 85,663.98 points on the last trading day.

A total of 596,052,076 shares were traded during the day as compared to 506,565,368 shares the previous trading day, whereas the price of shares stood at Rs 31.341 billion against Rs.33.049 billion on the last trading day. As many as 448 companies transacted their shares in the stock market, 208 of them recorded gains and 172 sustained losses, whereas the share price of 68 companies remained unchanged.

The three top trading companies were K-Electric Limited with 55,799,760 shares at Rs 3.98 per share, Hub Power Company XD with 39,666,232 shares at Rs 113.42 per share and PTCL with 32,226,119 shares at Rs 13.20 per share.

Lucky Core Industries Limited witnessed a maximum increase of Rs 114.32 per share price, closing at Rs 1,257.56, whereas the runner-up was Hallmark Company Limited with Rs 102.50 rise in its per share price to Rs 1,348.03.

Nestle Pakistan Limited witnessed a maximum decrease of Rs 75.24 per share closing at Rs 6,790.00 followed by Hoechst Pakistan Limited with Rs 54.13 decline to close at Rs 2,335.87.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Op-Ed

FINALLY THE BROTHERS ARE COMING!

The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relationship is deeply rooted in history, shared religious values, and mutual strategic…

2 mins ago
  • Business

Overseas workers remittances record 29pc surge: SBP

Inflow of overseas workers' remittances clocked in at $2.849 billion in September, a massive 29%…

43 mins ago
  • Business

Changing economy’s DNA must for inclusive, sustainable growth: FM

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's…

45 mins ago
  • Business

Gold prices witnesse further decrease by Rs.3,000 per tola

The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs.3, 000 and was sold…

45 mins ago
  • Business

Rupee sheds 5 paisa against dollar

Rupee-gains-13-paisa-against-dollarPakistani rupee on Wednesday depreciated by 5 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank…

45 mins ago
  • Business

State Bank increases loan amount for SMEs, industries

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a significant decision for supporting small and…

45 mins ago