Karachi, February 24, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced its financial results for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, reporting an impressive 45% increase in profit growth. The strong performance highlights the resilience of the PSX amid evolving market conditions.
According to the official financial statement, the PSX recorded an after-tax profit of Rs 734 million for the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25, a significant rise from Rs 507 million reported in the same period of the previous fiscal year. This increase resulted in earnings per share (EPS) of Rs 0.92 for the period under review, compared to Rs 0.63 in the corresponding half of the last fiscal year.
The Board of Directors of the PSX convened on February 24, 2025, to review and approve the financial results for the six months ending December 31, 2024. The financial statement reflected notable growth in revenues and profitability, reinforcing investor confidence in the PSX’s operational performance.
Revenue for the PSX surged to Rs 1.23 billion in the first half of FY25, up from Rs 1.08 billion in the same period last year. The stock exchange attributed this increase to higher trading volumes and improved market participation, driven by investor optimism and regulatory reforms aimed at boosting market activity.
However, administrative expenses for the PSX also rose during the period, reaching Rs 1.07 billion, compared to Rs 972 million in the corresponding half of the previous fiscal year. Despite this increase in costs, the overall financial health of the PSX remained strong, reflecting improved operational efficiencies and sustained market growth.
Additionally, the PSX paid Rs 81.22 million in final and minimum tax for the first half of the current fiscal year, a substantial rise from Rs 38.20 million paid in the corresponding period of the previous year. This increase reflects higher earnings and enhanced regulatory compliance measures implemented by the PSX.
With strong financial performance and positive market momentum, the PSX continues to solidify its position as a key player in Pakistan’s financial sector, attracting both local and international investors. The sustained growth trajectory indicates a promising outlook for the stock exchange in the coming months.