The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the final trading session of January 2026 on a positive note, extending its strong momentum and ending the month firmly in the green.
Buying interest remained intact throughout the day, keeping the benchmark KSE-100 index above water from the opening bell to the close.
The market opened higher on Friday, January 30, with investors showing confidence early in the session. By around 9:20 am, the KSE-100 index had climbed 1,528.98 points to 183,867.1. Trading activity picked up quickly, and despite minor intraday fluctuations, the index never slipped into negative territory.
The lowest level recorded during the session was 182,347.47, which still kept the market comfortably positive.
Momentum strengthened sharply in the afternoon as aggressive buying pushed the index to its highest level of the day. Around 2:30 pm, the KSE-100 surged by more than 4,200 points to reach an intraday high of 186,619.51, supported by strong volumes nearing 150 million shares. Profit-taking later trimmed some gains, but the market still closed with a solid advance.
At the end of the session, the KSE-100 settled at 184,174.48, up by 1,836 points, or 1.01 percent. Total traded volume stood at 344.19 million shares. The previous session had closed at 182,338.12, highlighting the strength of Friday’s rebound.
On a broader scale, the market’s performance remains impressive. Over the past year, the index has risen by 62.69 percent, while the year-to-date gain now stands at 5.81 percent. During the last 52 weeks, the benchmark has traded between a low of 101,598.91 and a high of 191,032.7.
Market performers
Activity remained brisk across several sectors. K-Electric, WorldCall Telecom and Bank of Punjab featured among the most traded stocks, while notable gains were seen in shares such as NCPL and NPL. On the upside, CLCPS, AMBL and KOIL stood out with double-digit percentage increases. Meanwhile, some stocks faced selling pressure, including FIBLM, IDSM and KOHP, which closed lower after hitting their daily limits.
Within the KSE-100 index, select heavyweights supported the rally. JVDC led percentage gainers after rising more than 8 percent on strong volumes. Other notable performers included KTML, ILP and Nishat Mills, all of which recorded healthy gains. Cement, fertiliser and energy-related stocks also added support, helping the market close the month on a confident footing.
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