Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index finished September 30 at 24,613.27 points, up 89.70 points, or 0.37%, in the index provider’s 16:08 HKT session-end record. The benchmark finished 24.38 points below its daily high after trading below the previous close earlier in the session.
The verified session record
| Measure | Official observation |
|---|---|
| Previous close | 24,523.57 points |
| High / low | 24,637.65 / 24,332.64 points |
| Session-end level | 24,613.27 points |
| Daily change | +89.70 points / +0.37% |
| Timestamp | September 30, 16:08 HKT |
A recovery from the lower end of the range
The high-to-low spread was 305.01 points. The final observation was 280.63 points above the low, while the low itself was 190.93 points below the previous close. These calculations establish a recovery within the session without inventing an opening quote or a news catalyst.
Biotech and technology delivered different results
The provider’s same-time dashboard showed Hang Seng Biotech up 3.74% at 16,651.14, while Hang Seng TECH gained 0.10% to 4,253.89. The China Enterprises Index rose 0.50% to 8,220.08. These separate benchmarks describe different baskets and are not an attribution of the Hang Seng’s 89.70-point gain.
The price index also differs from its gross and net total-return versions, which incorporate dividend treatment. This report uses the standard Hang Seng price index consistently. Readers comparing services should match the index version as well as the date.
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Source and timing: Hang Seng Index detail and session statistics; Hang Seng Indexes benchmark dashboard. Observed on 30 September 2026 at 16:34:21 IST. Quote/session time: 30 September, 16:08 HKT closing observation. Official provider values were checked after session end. No unverified opening price, individual stock driver or forecast is included.
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