Riyadh, September 24 (QNA) - The Saudi Exchange's main benchmark index closed down today by 81.73 points at 10,598.88 points, with total trading value reaching SAR 3.5 billion.

The trading volume stood at 167 million shares, with 70 companies recording gains, while 192 companies closed lower.

Meanwhile, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (Nomu) also fell by 22.64 points to close at 21,532.24 points, generated trading value of SAR 18 million with a trading volume exceeding 3.5 million shares. (QNA)