PSX Daily Market Update | 15 October 2026
By PSX Investors Zone · October 15, 2026
The KSE-100 gained 768.66 points on 15 October 2026, extending its recovery. Read the daily market comparison, leading stocks, sector contributions, Shariah-market performance and outlook.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The KSE-100 Index settled at 166,186.16, gaining 768.66 points (0.46%) compared with Wednesday’s close of 165,417.50. On Wednesday, the index had risen 641.06 points (0.39%), extending the recovery across two sessions.
Total market volume reached 517.20 million shares, with traded value of Rs23.56 billion. Market breadth was positive, with 292 companies advancing and 169 declining.
Top Gainers and Losers: PGLC (+9.97%), PTC (+7.62%) and BML (+4.70%) led gainers. IBFL (-2.45%), CPHL (-2.30%) and AHCL (-2.14%) were among the leading losers.
Sector Performance: Commercial banks contributed 207.62 points to the KSE-100 gain, followed by technology and communication (+134.11 points) and fertilizer (+121.92 points).
Shariah Market Watch: KMI-30 rose approximately 0.51%, while KMI All Share gained 0.48%. Check the official PSX eligible-scrips list before treating any individual share as Shariah-compliant.
Company News and Dividends: Mettis Global reported on 15 October that Matco Foods (MFL) received a non-binding offer from IGI Investments for a 100% stake. Verify details through official PSX company announcements. No new dividend amount is included without confirmation from an official notice.
Support and Resistance: The session low of 165,613 is an indicative support reference; 166,877, the intraday high, is near-term resistance. These levels reflect today’s range, not guaranteed turning points.
Tomorrow’s Outlook: Continued strength may depend on buying breadth and fresh economic or company news; profit-taking remains possible.
Investor Learning: Verify announcements and Shariah eligibility before acting on market headlines.
FAQ: Does a rising index mean every share gained? No. Individual shares can fall even when the benchmark rises.
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This update is market commentary for educational purposes, not investment advice.