The PSX exhibits indications of a calculated resurgence.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened with measured optimism on Tuesday following a gloomy trend the previous day.

In intraday trade, the KSE-100 index has ascended to 119,578.17 points, reflecting a climb of 700.37 points, equivalent to a 0.59 percent rise.

The day’s peak of 119,681.42 suggests optimistic intentions, albeit moderated by prudence. The low of 119,129.51 was the nadir in early trading, a point when uncertainty momentarily impeded the rising trend.

On Monday, the PSX commenced positively but then declined and concluded in the negative territory.

In the early hours of trading on Monday, investors displayed confidence due to expectations regarding the fiscal year 2025-26 budget.

The KSE-100 index increased by 622.61 points, surpassing the psychological threshold of 120,200, reflecting a positive shift of 0.52%. Subsequently, the index declined to 118,877, reflecting a decrease of 813 points from Friday’s value.

A total of 464 firms traded shares on the stock market, with 193 experiencing gains, 231 incurring losses, and the share prices of 40 companies remaining steady.

The leading three trading businesses were Dewan Cement, possessing 40,375,547 shares at Rs 12.67 a share; Invest Bank, holding 31,862,508 shares at Rs 2.31 per share; and K-Electric Limited, with 30,881,459 shares at Rs 5.09 per share.

PIA Holding Company Limited experienced a peak increase of Rs 2,937.45 per share, concluding at Rs 32,311.99, while Khyber Textile Mills Limited followed with a rise of Rs 279.07, finishing at Rs 3,069.78.