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Muscat Index Falls 0.01 Percent as Trading Volume Surges

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-13 · 1 min read
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The Muscat Stock Exchange 30 Index slipped slightly while trading value jumped over thirty percent.

The Muscat Stock Exchange 30 Index closed at 7,646.64 points on Sunday. This represents a decline of 1.05 points from the previous close of 7,647.69. The percentage drop was 0.01 percent. Trading value rose significantly despite the minor index loss. Total transaction volume reached 43.36 million Omani rials. This figure is up 31.7 percent from the prior session. The previous session recorded 32.92 million Omani rials in trades. Market capitalization decreased by 0.023 percent. The total market value now stands at approximately 39.44 billion Omani rials.

Trading Volume Jumps Over Thirty Percent

Activity on the exchange intensified during the Sunday session. The daily report confirmed a sharp rise in transaction values. Investors moved 43,362,259 Omani rials in total. This marks a substantial increase in liquidity. The prior session saw lower activity at 32,919,754 Omani rials. The percentage increase in trading value is 31.7 percent. This surge suggests higher engagement despite the flat index movement. Market participants traded more heavily than in the previous day. The shift indicates a change in investor behavior.

Non-Omani Investors Post Net Buy

Foreign investors maintained a positive net position in the local market. Non-Omani purchases totaled 4.306 million Omani rials. This amount represents 9.93 percent of total trading volume. Sales by non-Omani investors reached 3.701 million Omani rials. These sales account for 8.54 percent of the total. The net investment figure stands at 605,000 Omani rials. This net buy represents 1.39 percent of the market activity. GN auto markets/indices data confirms the consistent foreign interest. The balance remains in favor of buying foreign holdings.

Market Capitalization Shows Minor Decline

The aggregate value of listed companies saw a slight reduction. Market capitalization fell by 0.023 percent compared to the previous day. The total value is now approximately 39.44 billion Omani rials. This change aligns with the small drop in the index points. The index lost 1.05 points to close at 7,646.64. The previous closing level was 7,647.69 points. The overall market structure remains stable. The decline in capitalization is marginal. The broader market sentiment appears neutral for the period.

Based on reporting by saba.ye, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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