Business stock market decline

KSE-100 Index Declines 2.87%

Analysis based on 33 articles · First reported Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated Mar 30, 2026

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Market Impact

The KSE-100 Index's significant decline of 2.87% indicates a strong bearish sentiment in the Pakistan Stock Exchange, leading to a decrease in market capitalization. This downturn suggests a negative outlook for the broader market, despite some individual companies like S.S. Oil Mills Limited and Service Industries Limited showing gains.

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Event Summary

The KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant bearish trend, losing 5,149.79 points, a 2.87% negative change, to close at 174,453.94 points. This decline resulted in a decrease in market capitalization from Rs 20.359 trillion to Rs 19.781 trillion. Trading volume in the ready market increased to 773.291 million shares, with a traded value of Rs 46.242 billion. Out of 487 active companies, 378 declined, 65 advanced, and 44 remained unchanged. K-Electric, WorldCall Telecom, and The Bank of Punjab were among the top volume leaders, while S.S. Oil Mills Limited and Service Industries Limited were top gainers. Unilever===Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited and Pakistan International Airlines===PIA Holding Company LimitedB were among the top losers.

Key Actions

100 KSE 100 Index declined by 2.87%

90 Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend

20 K-Electric topped volume chart

10 S.S. Oil Mills Limited rose by Rs 47.34

10 Service Industries Limited gained Rs 25.11

10 Unilever===Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited declined by Rs 579.33

10 Pakistan International Airlines===PIA Holding Company Limited fell by Rs 355.99

Entities Involved

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KSE 100 Index

The KSE-100 Index experienced a significant decline of 2.87%, losing 5,149.79 points, which indicates a bearish trend in the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Importance 100 Sentiment -30

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Pakistan Stock Exchange

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bearish trend, with its benchmark KSE-100 Index declining significantly. Market capitalization also decreased, reflecting a negative sentiment across the exchange.

Importance 90 Sentiment -30

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K-Electric

K-Electric Limited topped the volume chart with 63.826 million shares traded, indicating high trading activity despite the overall market decline.

Importance 20 Sentiment 0

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WorldCall Telecom

WorldCall Telecom had the second-highest trading volume with 62.243 million shares, suggesting notable investor interest or activity.

Importance 15 Sentiment 0

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S.S. Oil Mills Limited

S.S. Oil Mills Limited was one of the top gainers, rising by Rs 47.34, which is a positive performance against the general market downturn.

Importance 10 Sentiment 50

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Service Industries Limited

Service Industries Limited also performed well, gaining Rs 25.11, making it one of the few companies to advance during the bearish market.

Importance 10 Sentiment 50

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Unilever===Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited

Unilever===Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited was a top loser, declining by Rs 579.33, indicating a significant negative impact from the market's bearish trend.

Importance 10 Sentiment -50

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