Pharma sector stocks today, Feb 16: NATCO jumps 11%, J B Chemicals up 5.74%, Torrent Pharma rally 5.60%

The Indian pharmaceutical sector showed mixed performance in early trading on February 16, 2026, as of around 10 AM IST. The S&P BSE HEALTHCARE Index stood at approximately 42,810.5, reflecting a gain of about 0.4% for the session. Over the last 30 days, the index was down 1.5%, while it had gained 4.9% over the past year.

(Note: Real-time market data can vary slightly; the provided snapshot is from BSE prices at 09:55 AM and NSE at 09:59 AM on February 16, 2026.)

Key Sector Highlights

• The broader market indices were mixed, with the S&P BSE SENSEX at 82,595.93 (-0.04%) and NIFTY 50 at 25,496.65 (+0.10%).
• Within pharmaceuticals, notable movements included strong gains in select stocks amid ongoing sector dynamics, including recent corporate developments like acquisitions and regulatory updates.

Top Gainers in the Pharmaceuticals Sector (from the provided snapshot)

• NATCO PHARMA: BSE 910.20 (+10.72%), NSE 914.60 (+11.02%) — Leading gainer.
• J.B.CHEMICALS: BSE 2,000.00 (+5.67%), NSE 2,000.30 (+5.74%).
• TORRENT PHARMA: BSE 4,305.00 (+5.67%), NSE 4,306.20 (+5.60%).
• NOVARTIS: BSE 828.00 (+4.52%).
• AKUMS DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.: BSE 482.15 (+6.99%), NSE 484.00 (+7.23%).
• Other notable gainers: DR. LAL PATHLABS (+2.96-2.97%), VIJAYA DIAGNOSTIC (+2.07-2.11%), NEULAND LABS (+1.83-2.08%), SHILPA MEDICARE (+1.74-1.93%), LUPIN (+1.03-1.14%), AJANTA PHARMA (+1.02-1.34%).

Other Notable Performers

• ALKEM LABORATORIES: BSE 5,493.00 (+1.69%), NSE 5,486.50 (+1.55%).
• AUROBINDO PHARMA: BSE 1,156.30 (+0.68%), NSE 1,159.00 (+1.17%).
• BIOCON: BSE 381.80 (+1.06%), NSE 382.65 (+1.24%).
• CIPLA: BSE 1,334.50 (+0.27%), NSE 1,335.70 (+0.32%).
• SUN PHARMA: BSE 1,697.40 (-0.04%), NSE 1,699.50 (+0.12%) — Near flat.

Top Losers (from the snapshot)

• ERIS LIFESCIENCES: -4.33% to -4.52%.
• JUBILANT INDUSTRIES: -4.08% to -4.46%.
• DISHMAN CARBOGEN AMCIS: -2.90% to -3.72%.
• SUVEN LIFE SCIENCES: -3.31% to -3.39%.
• GUFIC BIOSCIENCE: -2.70% to -3.46%.
• ALIVUS LIFE SCIENCES: -2.26% to -2.69%.

This update is based on the market snapshot at approximately 10 AM IST on February 16, 2026. Stock prices fluctuate throughout the trading day; refer to official exchanges (BSE/NSE) for the latest quotes.