The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced relatively flat equity indices, with the DSEX slipping by a minor 0.31 points to close at 6,311. The Shariah index DSES and blue-chip DS30 also recorded marginal losses. Total turnover for the day stood at Tk735 crore, marking a 15.3% decrease from the previous session. Of the DSE scrips traded, 68 advanced, 84 declined, and 166 remained unchanged. Investor activity was balanced, leading to the subdued performance of the key index.
Cautious investors continued to seek short-term gains, particularly in the insurance sector, which had been dominating the turnover board for the past two weeks. Notably, nine of the top ten gainers were insurance stocks, with Crystal Insurance leading with a 9.98% price increase.
In the sectoral breakdown, general insurance contributed the most to the day’s turnover at 41.5%, followed by life insurance at 12.6% and food at 8.5%. Sector performance was mixed, with general insurance, tannery, and life insurance posting gains in their respective market capitalizations, while travel, paper, and services experienced declines. Meanwhile, at the Chittagong Stock Exchange, selected indices CSCX and Caspi’s all-share price index advanced by 14.8 and 23.9 points, respectively.
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