LAHORE: The Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) remained range-bound on Tuesday, as it suffered a decline in turnover and closed in red zone.
Fertiliser sector remained the centre of attraction for investors despite a range-bound market. The LSE 25-shares index lost 4.46 points to close at 3,200.87 against its opening at 3,205.14 levels. Volume of the market declined by 0.84 million shares to close at 2.29 million shares.
Out of 112 active scrips, 23 went up, 32 declined and 57 remained stagnant.
Fauji Fertilisers Bin Qasim was the leader in terms of volume with 0.49 million shares, and added Rs 0.02 to close at Rs 29.15 against its opening at Rs 29.13. Lottee Pakistan PTA, second in terms of volume with a turnover of 0.3 million shares, added Rs 0.04 to close at Rs 8.89 against its opening at Rs 8.85.
Pakistan Oil Fields was the major gainer adding Rs 3.10 to close at Rs 248.67 against its opening at Rs 245.57. Millat Tractors with a turnover of 500 shares added Rs 2.78 to close at Rs 447 against its opening at Rs 444.22
First Capital Equities suffered the most, as it declined by Rs 6.74 to close at Rs 128.11 against its opening at Rs 134.85.
