PSX Daily Market Update | 26 October 2026
By PSX Investors Zone · October 26, 2026
The KSE-100 Index recovered 663.59 points to close at 163,038.46 on 26 October 2026, gaining 0.41% after two consecutive sessions of losses. Cement, investment companies and oil and gas exploration stocks supported the rebound, while fertilizer shares limited gains. The KMI-30 Shariah index also advanced. Investors will monitor oil prices, geopolitical developments and upcoming corporate results.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded on Monday, 26 October 2026, after two sessions of losses. The KSE-100 Index closed at 163,038.46, gaining 663.59 points or 0.41% from Friday’s close of 162,374.87. The index traded between 161,250.06 and 163,477.08. KSE-100 volume reached 114.58 million shares, while total market volume was 376.02 million shares, worth approximately Rs16.19 billion.
Top movers: HGFA gained 5.03%, THCCL rose 4.30%, FCCL advanced 3.95%, DGKC added 3.34%, and PSX increased 3.14%. On the losing side, DCR fell 2.67%, UPFL declined 2.64%, GADT lost 2.50%, MEBL dropped 2.39%, and PSEL decreased 2.32%.
Sector performance: Cement led gains with a 345.05-point contribution, followed by investment companies and securities firms (+187.77), oil and gas exploration (+180.30), commercial banks (+87.66), and oil and gas marketing (+48.24). Fertilizer stocks weighed on the index, contributing -108.55 points. Easing crude prices helped support selective buying, although market breadth remained mixed: 196 companies advanced, 251 declined and 48 were unchanged.
Shariah-compliant market watch: The KMI-30 rose 1,242.85 points (0.53%) to 233,976.84, while the KMI All Share Index gained 137.24 points (0.21%) to 64,092.91. Confirm each stock’s current Shariah status before investing.
Outlook and technical levels: The session low near 161,250 is a support reference. Friday’s close near 162,375 may act as an initial reference level, while Monday’s high near 163,477 is a potential resistance area. These levels are based on recent trading, not guaranteed predictions. Oil prices, geopolitical news and corporate results may influence the next session.
Investor learning point: A one-day rebound does not confirm a sustained recovery. Review fundamentals, valuation and risk before buying.
FAQ: Does a positive close mean the market trend has reversed? Not necessarily. Confirmation from subsequent sessions and broader market strength is important.
Sources: Official PSX Market Summary | PSX Corporate Announcements | Full closing report
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