The pharmaceutical sector in India showed modest movement on February 18, 2026, during early trading hours. The S&P BSE HEALTHCARE Index stood at 43,254.4, up 0.1% at the time of the update (around 10:00 AM IST). Over the last 30 days, the index gained 0.9%, and over the past year, it rose 7.2%.
Benchmark indices were slightly lower: the S&P BSE SENSEX was at 83,229.65 (down 0.27%), and the NIFTY 50 was at 25,665.45 (down 0.23%).
The provided data lists prices and percentage changes for various pharma stocks as of BSE at 09:57 AM and NSE at 09:59:59 AM on February 18, 2026. Note that these reflect early session levels and may have changed later in the day.
Key Observations from Early Trading Data
- Many large-cap pharma stocks traded with small gains or near flat:
- Sun Pharma: BSE ₹1,724.35 (+0.40%), NSE ₹1,723.20 (+0.36%)
- Divi’s Laboratories: BSE ₹6,227.00 (+0.68%), NSE ₹6,206.50 (+0.31%)
- Cipla: BSE ₹1,344.15 (+0.06%), NSE ₹1,342.20 (-0.13%)
- Dr. Reddy’s Lab: BSE ₹1,282.75 (-0.18%), NSE ₹1,281.60 (-0.25%)
- Abbott India: BSE ₹26,659.25 (+0.60%), NSE ₹26,620.00 (0.00%)
- Torrent Pharma: BSE ₹4,259.00 (+0.01%), NSE ₹4,247.70 (-0.25%)
- Some mid- and small-cap stocks showed stronger gains:
- Cohance Lifesciences: +5.78% (BSE)
- Onesource Specialty Pharma: +2.89% (BSE)
- Kwality Pharma: +2.87% (BSE)
- Senores Pharmaceuticals: +2.66% (BSE)
- Suven Life Sciences: +2.60% (BSE)
- Sai Life Sciences: +2.13% (BSE)
- Notable declines included:
- Jubilant Industries: -4.08% (BSE)
- Natco Pharma: -1.78% (BSE)
- Neuland Labs: -1.83% (BSE)
- Wyeth: -2.27% (BSE, with an outlier NSE figure that appears inconsistent)
Within the sector, top gainers mentioned in updates included Panjon Ltd. (up 9.8%) and Amwill Health Care Ltd. (up 7.9%). Top losers included Fervent Synergies (down 7.4%) and Norris Medicines (down 6.7%).
Prices are subject to change throughout the trading session, and investors should check live quotes from official sources like BSE or NSE for the most current data.