ISLAMABAD, October 19, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Monday’s trading session in negative territory, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing 453.63 points, or 0.27%, to close at 165,966.09 as declining stocks outnumbered advancing shares.
The index had closed at 166,419.72 points in the previous trading session. Despite a decline in trading volume, the total value of shares traded increased, while market capitalisation fell by Rs109 billion.
According to market data, trading volume in the ready market declined to 370.941 million shares from 396.904 million shares in the previous session.
However, the total traded value increased to Rs19.562 billion, compared with Rs18.679 billion previously.
Market capitalisation dropped to Rs18.427 trillion from Rs18.536 trillion, reflecting the decline in overall share values.
PSX market performance on October 19, 2026
| Market indicator | October 19, 2026 | Previous session |
|---|---|---|
| KSE-100 Index | 165,966.09 | 166,419.72 |
| Index change | -453.63 points (-0.27%) | — |
| Trading volume | 370.941 million shares | 396.904 million shares |
| Traded value | Rs19.562 billion | Rs18.679 billion |
| Market capitalisation | Rs18.427 trillion | Rs18.536 trillion |
More than 300 stocks decline at PSX
The broader market also remained under pressure, with most listed companies recording losses during the session.
Of the 499 companies traded in the ready market, 163 registered gains, 302 declined and 34 remained unchanged.
The figures showed that selling pressure affected a larger number of stocks despite the relatively modest decline in the benchmark index.
Pakistan Refinery leads trading volumes
Pakistan Refinery Limited topped the volume chart, with 52.931 million shares changing hands during Monday’s session.
Cnergyico PK followed with 35.789 million shares, while TPL Trakker Limited recorded trading volume of 14.356 million shares.
These companies were among the most actively traded stocks in terms of share volume.
Top gainers and losers at Pakistan Stock Exchange
Among the leading gainers, Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited rose by Rs118.04 to close at Rs1,298.40 per share.
Pakistan Engineering Company Limited also posted a significant increase, gaining Rs71.10 to settle at Rs782.11.
On the losing side, PIA Holding Company Limited B recorded a decline of Rs366.67, closing at Rs14,199.66.
Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited fell by Rs142.58 to finish the session at Rs25,407.42 per share.
Futures market also records decline in trading volume
Trading activity in the futures market showed a similar decline in share volume.
Turnover in the deliverable futures contracts (DFC) market stood at 97.465 million shares, compared with 118.033 million shares in the previous session.
However, the traded value increased to Rs7.644 billion from Rs6.678 billion.
Of the 296 companies traded in the futures market, 91 recorded gains, 201 declined and four remained unchanged.
The session ended with losses across both the ready and futures markets, while higher traded values indicated an increase in the monetary value of transactions despite lower share volumes.