MUSCAT: Oman shares index MSM30 Index, with almost 1051 trades for day, closed in green zone on Monday at 6,573.67 points, as index gains just 0.02 per cent. MSM Sharia index, however, showed bearish trend losing 0.05 per cent points to close at 982.39 points. Al Anwar Holding remained the most active in terms of volume as well as turnover.
National Aluminium, up by 3.03 per cent was the top gainer on Monday while National Gas, down by 2.77 per cent, was the top loser of the day.
A total number of 1051 trades were executed during the day’s trading session generating turnover of OMR4.65 million with more than 22.3 million shares changing hands. Out of 48 traded stocks, eight advanced, 14 declined and 26 remained unchanged. Foreign investors switched to net buyers for OMR273,000 while Omani Investors switched to net sellers for OMR186,000 followed by GCC & Arab Investors for OMR87,000 worth of shares.