PSX Daily Market Update | 21 October 2026
By PSX Investors Zone · October 21, 2026
The KSE-100 recovered 779.34 points on 21 October 2026 after two declining sessions. Read the market comparison, top gainers and losers, Shariah index performance, company announcements and outlook.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The KSE-100 finished at 165,930.98, gaining 779.34 points (0.47%) compared with Tuesday’s close of 165,151.64, which had declined 814.44 points (0.49%).
Regular-market volume was approximately 379.90 million shares, with traded value of Rs21.28 billion. Market breadth improved, with 225 shares advancing, 230 declining and 113 unchanged.
Top Gainers and Losers: UPFL (+10.00%), NCPL (+9.53%) and NPL (+9.47%) led gainers. ATRL (-4.47%), FATIMA (-1.70%) and IBFL (-1.48%) were among the leading losers.
Sector Performance: Buying in HUBC, HBL, UBL, OGDC and MARI supported the recovery. Selling pressure in refinery and technology stocks limited further gains.
Shariah Market Watch: The KMI-30 rose 0.41%, while KMI All Share gained 0.42%. Check individual eligibility through the official PSX eligible-scrips list.
Company News and Dividends: PSX announcements dated 21 October included quarterly financial results for Searle Company (SEARL) and Hoechst Pakistan (HPL), plus a final cash-dividend credit notice from Ghandhara Automobiles (GAL). Review the official announcement list for full details and applicable dates.
Support and Resistance: Today’s low of 164,731.90 is a near-term support reference; the high of 166,242.43 is resistance. These levels are based on today’s trading range, not guaranteed turning points.
Tomorrow’s Outlook: A sustained move above resistance could support recovery, while renewed selling below support may weaken sentiment.
Investor Learning: A rising index does not mean every stock is rising. Check market breadth and company fundamentals.
FAQ: Is today’s recovery proof of a bull trend? No. Further sessions are needed to assess whether buying strength can continue.
Official data: PSX Data Portal
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