The Pakistan Stock Exchange observed a slight increase in major indices, with the KSE 100 Index closing at 122,225.36, which is 81.79 points higher compared to the previous session’s 122,143.57.

The KSE 30 also saw gains, ending the day at 36,956.10, up by 72.80 points from 36,883.30. Both indices experienced minor fluctuations throughout the day, with the KSE 30 reaching a high of 37,160.52 and the KSE 100 touching a peak of 122,903.34 before settling at lower levels.

In terms of trading volume, the regular (REG) market’s business increased from yesterday’s 968,346,528 to today’s 1,224,178,443, indicating a strong rise in trading activities. Despite this increase, there was a decrease in trading value in the REG market, which dropped from 29,558,919,115 to 25,750,613,779.

The futures (FUT) market also showed notable activity, with trading volume increasing from 197,524,000 to 273,914,000. However, like the REG market, the FUT market experienced a decrease in trading value, dropping from 10,038,760,940 to 10,988,444,940.

The odd lot (ODL) market, generally involved in smaller transactions, remained relatively insignificant in terms of volume and value but showed a notable increase in trades, rising from 62 to 471.

Overall, the REG market saw a slight increase in market capitalization, rising from 14,747,773,035,441 to 14,801,952,405,691, generally reflecting positive sentiment among investors.