Muscat: The main index of the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) fell by 50 points in April, closing at 4,316 points, marking its fourth consecutive monthly decline. Meanwhile, industrials performed positively, driving the sector index up by 412 points to 5,960.

According to Qatar News Agency, the financial sector index also dropped 49 points, while the services sector index declined by 61 points.

By the end of April 2025, the market capitalization of MSX shrank to OMR 27.121 billion, recording losses of OMR 517.6 million.

Throughout April, stock prices fell for 47 listed companies, while 32 companies saw price increases, and 16 maintained stability.

Despite a 16 percent drop in trading value, which fell to OMR 104.2 million from OMR 124.2 million in March, the number of executed transactions rose to 23,246 compared to 17,843 deals in March.