Karachi, On January 19, 2024, the Bonds sector at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE) remained inactive, with no trading activity reported. The sector had a market capitalization of zero, and there were no shares traded, resulting in a turnover and traded value of zero. Both the pre-index and the current index remained at zero, indicating no change in market capitalization for this sector.

Karachi, The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE) exhibited fluctuating performance over the last six months, marked by changes in listed capital, market capitalization, turnover of shares, and indices.

In July, the listed capital stood at 7,231,764.255 million Rupees, with a market capitalization of 7,984.831 million Rupees. The turnover of shares in the ready market was 2,501.287 million, while future contracts amounted to 48,034.600 million. The KSE 100 Index, with a base of 1000, was at 32,027.290, and the KSE All Share Index stood at similar levels.

August saw a decrease in listed capital to 6,715,880.490 million Rupees and a drop in market capitalization to 6,814.516 million Rupees. The turnover of shares in the ready market slightly increased to 2,511.124 million, while future contracts decreased to 45,002.420 million. The KSE 100 Index fell to 30,041.970, along with a decrease in the KSE All Share Index.

September's data revealed an increase in listed capital to 6,885,570.255 million Rupees but a significant decrease in market capitalization to 3,447.734 million Rupees. The turnover of shares reduced to 1,621.924 million in the ready market, and future contracts stood at 46,232.590 million. The KSE 100 Index increased to 31,158.710, and the KSE All Share Index showed a similar trend.

In October, the listed capital increased considerably to 7,551,772.884 million Rupees, with market capitalization jumping to 8,404.818 million Rupees. The turnover of shares in the ready market was 2,531.777 million, and future contracts increased to 51,920.270 million. The KSE 100 Index rose to 34,558.220, and the KSE All Share Index also increased.

November saw a further increase in listed capital to 8,729,523.266 million Rupees and a significant rise in market capitalization to 14,056.434 million Rupees. The turnover of shares in the ready market was 3,686.656 million, while future contracts reached 60,531.270 million. The KSE 100 Index escalated to 40,324.280, along with the KSE All Share Index.

December marked the highest listed capital for the six-month period at 9,062,902.809 million Rupees and the highest market capitalization at 21,165.662 million Rupees. The turnover of shares in the ready market peaked at 5,347.305 million, and future contracts reached 62,451.040 million. The KSE 100 Index was at its highest at 41,916.270, with the KSE All Share Index following suit.