Karachi, (PPI Bot): On November 30, 2023, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced modest gains across various indices, reflecting a mixed sentiment in the market. The KSE-30 Index closed at 20,188.45, slightly up by 13.01 points, while the KSE-100 Index saw a marginal increase of 29.27 points, ending at 60,531.27. The KSE-All Share Index also rose, closing at 40,324.28 with a net change of 52.03 points. The KMI-30 Index observed a more significant gain, ending at 101,700.59, up by 675.87 points. In contrast, the BATi and OGTi indices witnessed decreases, closing at 14,469.33 and 13,342.72, respectively. The PSX-KMI Index closed at 29,446.23, reflecting an increase of 122.19 points.
The market's trading volume for the day was 467,159,704 shares, with a trading value of PKR 18,752,350,587. This represented a decrease from the previous day’s trading volume of 692,220,122 shares, valued at PKR 27,039,219,623. The overall market capitalization stood at PKR 8,729,523,266,231.
In terms of individual stock performances, Fauji Foods Ltd., Fauji Fert Bin, WorldCall Telecom, Fauji Cement, and Dewan Cement were among the companies reflecting significant turnover. Fauji Foods Ltd. notably closed at PKR 9.05, Fauji Fert Bin at PKR 24.00, and WorldCall Telecom at PKR 1.51.
The day also saw notable increases in the share prices of some companies, with Unilever Foods leading with a PKR 400.00 increase, closing at PKR 22,500.00. Similarly, Ismail Ind surged by PKR 86.78 to close at PKR 1,243.78. Conversely, Rafhan Maize and Mari Petroleum experienced significant decreases, with Rafhan Maize dropping by PKR 191.50 to close at PKR 10,100.00, and Mari Petroleum by PKR 42.32 to close at PKR 1,707.73.
In the futures market, FFBL-DEC, FFL-DEC, PRL-DEC, TRG-DEC, and AIRLINK-DECB were among the leading contracts. FFBL-DEC topped the turnover with 10,606,000 shares.