PSX Daily Market Update | 27 October 2026
By PSX Investors Zone · October 27, 2026
The KSE-100 Index rose 1,428.74 points to close at 164,467.20 on 27 October 2026, gaining 0.88% as broad-based buying supported the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Commercial banks led sector contributions, followed by cement and fertilizer stocks. The All-Share Index also advanced, while investors continued to monitor oil prices, geopolitical developments and economic policy decisions.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its recovery on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. The KSE-100 Index closed at 164,467.20, gaining 1,428.74 points or 0.88% from Monday’s close of 163,038.46. The index traded between 163,545.69 and 164,787.67. KSE-100 volume reached 177.74 million shares, while total market volume increased to 401.97 million shares, with traded value of approximately Rs18.07 billion.
Top gainers and losers: GHNI led gains at 10.00%, followed by GAL (+8.44%), NCPL (+8.22%), BML (+6.97%) and NPL (+5.43%). On the losing side, PTC declined 4.15%, THCCL fell 3.47%, LCI lost 2.43%, TPLRF1 decreased 0.91% and AGP slipped 0.88%.
Sector performance: Commercial banks contributed the most to the index, adding 568.14 points. Cement contributed 146.05 points, fertilizer 132.34, automobile assemblers 100.11 and oil and gas exploration 93.02. Technology and communication stocks were among the sectors applying downward pressure. Across the broader market, 282 stocks advanced, 170 declined and 45 remained unchanged.
Shariah-compliant market watch: Buying in several companies may be relevant to Shariah-focused investors, but a confirmed 27 October closing value for the KMI-30 and KMI All Share indices was not available in the closing report reviewed. Check the official PSX index data and verify each stock’s current Shariah status before investing.
Outlook and technical levels: The session low near 163,546 is an immediate support reference; the previous close near 163,038 is a lower reference. The session high near 164,788 is a potential resistance level. These are observed trading levels, not guaranteed forecasts. Oil prices and geopolitical developments may influence the next session.
Investor learning point: A rising index does not mean every stock is recovering. Check individual company fundamentals and valuation.
FAQ: Does a market rebound confirm a new uptrend? No. Follow-through buying and subsequent sessions are needed to assess whether the recovery is sustained.
Sources: Official PSX Market Summary | PSX Data Portal | Full closing report
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