Karachi, The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE) has shown a diverse performance over the last six months, according to the latest market data ending February 2024. The period observed significant fluctuations in listed capital, market capitalization, share turnover, and index movements, reflecting the dynamic nature of the financial market.
In September, the listed capital was at 6,885,570.255 million Rs, with a market capitalization of 3,447.734 million Rs. The month saw a turnover of 1,621.924 million shares, with the KSE 100 Index at 46,232.590 and the KSE All Share Index at 31,158.710.
October marked an increase across the board with a listed capital of 7,551,772.884 million Rs and a market capitalization of 8,404.818 million Rs. Share turnover surged to 2,531.777 million, while the KSE 100 Index climbed to 51,920.270, and the KSE All Share Index increased to 34,558.220.
November continued the upward trend with the listed capital reaching 8,729,523.266 million Rs, market capitalization expanding to 14,056.434 million Rs, and share turnover hitting 3,686.656 million. The KSE 100 Index rose to 60,531.270, and the KSE All Share Index grew to 40,324.280.
However, December saw a peak with the listed capital at 9,062,902.809 million Rs, market capitalization at a high of 21,165.662 million Rs, and a record turnover of 5,347.305 million shares. The KSE 100 Index stood at 62,451.040, while the KSE All Share Index was at 41,916.270.
In January, there was a slight decrease with the listed capital at 9,073,759.924 million Rs, market capitalization falling to 11,737.426 million Rs, and share turnover at 4,167.581 million. The indices slightly dipped with the KSE 100 at 61,979.180 and the KSE All Share at 41,892.680.
February continued the downward trend with the listed capital increasing slightly to 9,225,160.480 million Rs, but market capitalization dropping significantly to 7,190.089 million Rs. Share turnover reduced to 2,884.350 million, with the KSE 100 Index adjusting to 64,578.520, indicating a slight recovery despite lower market capitalization, and the KSE All Share Index rising to 42,840.890.
These figures illustrate the fluctuating dynamics within the PSE over the past six months, showcasing the highs and lows experienced within the Pakistani financial market.
Lahore, Shahtaj Textile Limited has notified the Pakistan Stock Exchange of its transfer books closure from 23rd February 2024 to 6th March 2024. The company's shares will be marked exprice starting 6th March 2024, with the business proceedings set to commence at 11:30 AM.