PSX: KSE-100 Index Slides Over 2,500 Points Amid Broad Market Weakness
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed down 1.49% on September 14, 2026, with the KSE‑100 index losing 2,541 points as most listed companies fell.
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Desk Analysis
How This Affects the Exchange
Sector Effect
Negative · Do not buy
Broad market sell‑off across all sectors; avoid buying and stay cautious.
Sectors & Direction
Desk read
Desk call: Do not buy · Negatively affected
- BanksNegatively affected
- Oil & GasNegatively affected
- CementNegatively affected
- PowerNegatively affected
- FertilizerNegatively affected
- TextileNegatively affected
Companies Mentioned
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Mentions in This Briefing
Sectors: Banks, Oil & Gas, Cement, Power, Fertilizer, Textile — Negative · Do not buy. Broad market sell‑off across all sectors; avoid buying and stay cautious.
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Open on ARY News## Market Overview
On Monday, 14 September 2026 the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the session at 167,970.66 points, a decline of 2,541.20 points (‑1.49%) from the previous close of 170,511.86.
The index fluctuated between a high of 170,437.73 and a low of 167,441.64 during the trading day.
## Trading Activity
- Ready market breadth: 373 stocks declined, 83 advanced and 36 remained unchanged out of 492 listed. - Turnover: Regular‑market volume fell to about 570.5 million shares, down from roughly 687.5 million shares the day before. - Value traded: The monetary value of trades dropped to approximately Rs 24.67 billion, compared with Rs 33.70 billion in the prior session. - Market capitalisation: Total market cap slipped to around Rs 18.73 trillion, versus Rs 19.02 trillion previously.
## Implications
The sharp fall in the KSE‑100 index reflects a pervasive sell‑off across most sectors, indicating heightened risk aversion among investors. The decline in both volume and value traded suggests reduced liquidity and confidence in the short term.
## Outlook
Given the breadth of the decline and the contraction in market capitalisation, investors are likely to remain cautious until clearer catalysts emerge.
*Data sourced from ARY News Business.*