The Indian pharmaceutical sector opened on a mixed note on April 22, 2026. The NIFTY PHARMA Index was trading at 22,403.2, down 0.2%, while the S&P BSE Healthcare Index stood at 43,367.94, down 0.18%. The broader market reflected similar pressure, with the S&P BSE Sensex at 78,790.07 (down 0.61%) and the Nifty 50 at 24,438.70 (down 0.56%).
Pharma Stock Prices on BSE and NSE — April 22, 2026
Below is a snapshot of key pharmaceutical stocks as of early trade (BSE: 9:36 AM | NSE: 9:39 AM).
| Company | BSE Price (₹) | BSE Change | NSE Price (₹) | NSE Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarti Drugs | 362.80 | +0.37% | 364.60 | +0.83% |
| Ajanta Pharma | 2,801.80 | +0.21% | 2,796.00 | +0.17% |
| Alembic Pharma | 766.45 | +0.38% | 770.00 | +0.75% |
| Aurobindo Pharma | 1,389.60 | -0.11% | 1,390.00 | -0.12% |
| Biocon | 360.10 | -0.36% | 360.70 | -0.22% |
| Cipla | 1,224.00 | -0.72% | 1,226.30 | -0.50% |
| Divis Laboratories | 6,284.75 | -0.01% | 6,310.50 | +0.39% |
| Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories | 1,209.85 | -0.89% | 1,212.70 | -0.65% |
| Glenmark Pharma | 2,218.60 | -0.64% | 2,215.90 | -0.77% |
| Indoco Remedies | 212.30 | -0.82% | 213.81 | +0.29% |
| IPCA Laboratories | 1,472.50 | -0.32% | 1,480.00 | +0.24% |
| J.B. Chemicals | 1,980.45 | -0.62% | 1,987.80 | -0.26% |
| Lupin | 2,288.50 | -1.01% | 2,290.00 | -0.93% |
| Mankind Pharma | 2,195.05 | -0.03% | 2,199.80 | -0.01% |
| Natco Pharma | 1,053.15 | -0.27% | 1,066.60 | +1.04% |
| Orchid Pharma | 554.55 | -0.09% | 555.55 | +0.13% |
| Panacea Biotech | 339.20 | +0.33% | 338.00 | -0.04% |
| Strides Pharma Science | 999.40 | +0.18% | 999.00 | +0.21% |
| Sudeep Pharma Ltd. | 660.90 | +1.05% | 661.95 | +0.57% |
| Sun Pharma | 1,661.20 | -0.24% | 1,663.70 | -0.09% |
| Torrent Pharma | 4,101.00 | -0.80% | 4,111.10 | -0.59% |
| Wockhardt | 1,417.50 | +0.72% | 1,417.00 | +0.66% |
| Zydus Lifesciences | 926.20 | -0.29% | 926.15 | -0.26% |
Gainers at a Glance
Among early movers on the upside:
- Sudeep Pharma led gains with a +1.05% rise on BSE, trading at ₹660.90.
- Natco Pharma climbed +1.04% on NSE, touching ₹1,066.60.
- Wockhardt was up +0.72% on BSE at ₹1,417.50.
- Aarti Drugs, Alembic Pharma, and Ajanta Pharma also posted modest gains across both exchanges.
Stocks Under Pressure
Several large-cap names faced selling pressure in early trade:
- Lupin declined -1.01% on BSE, making it the day’s biggest loser among tracked stocks, trading at ₹2,288.50.
- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories dropped -0.89% on BSE, at ₹1,209.85.
- Torrent Pharma fell -0.80% on BSE, trading at ₹4,101.00.
- Cipla was down -0.72% on BSE at ₹1,224.00.
- Glenmark Pharma declined -0.64% on BSE.
Notable Price Points
- Divis Laboratories remains the highest-priced stock on this list at ₹6,284.75 (BSE), with a near-flat change of -0.01%.
- Torrent Pharma trades at ₹4,101 on BSE.
- Indoco Remedies is the lowest-priced stock on the list at ₹212.30 on BSE.
Data sourced from BSE and NSE as of April 22, 2026. BSE prices as of 9:36 AM IST; NSE prices as of 9:39 AM IST. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always verify data from official exchange sources before making financial decisions.