Karachi, September 1, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a robust rally on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 1,353 points, driven by better-than-expected inflation data for August 2025.
The index closed the session at 149,971 points, significantly higher than last Friday’s closing of 148,618 points.
According to analysts at Topline Securities Limited, bullish sentiment returned with vigor as traders reacted positively to consumer price index (CPI) data showing inflation at 3.0% for August, down from 4.1% in July. The reading came in lower than market forecasts, sparking optimism about potential monetary easing and triggering broad-based buying across sectors.
During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index climbed as much as 1,448 points before paring slight gains and settling at the day’s close, reflecting a strong appetite for equities. Cement and energy stocks led the surge, with companies like LUCK, FCCL, and DGKC gaining significantly on expectations of improving sector performance.
Key positive contributions came from LUCK, OGDC, FCCL, BAHL, and NBP, which collectively added 691 points to the index. However, some stocks, including FFC, SYS, PKGP, BAFL, and HINOON, posted losses, trimming 242 points from the day’s advance.
Trading activity also improved sharply, with total volumes reaching 1,180 million shares and traded value rising to PKR 48.8 billion. BOP remained the most active stock of the session, with 97.6 million shares changing hands.
Market experts anticipate that if macroeconomic indicators continue to improve, the KSE-100 could test new highs in the coming weeks.