The pharmaceutical sector in India showed modest gains in early trading on February 23, 2026. The S&P BSE HEALTHCARE Index stood at 43,316.4, up 0.5% at the time of the update. Over the last 30 days, the index had risen 1.9%, while it gained 8.0% over the past year.
Benchmark indices also moved higher: the S&P BSE SENSEX was at 83,322.46 (up 0.61%), and the NIFTY 50 was at 25,729.55 (up 0.62%). (Note: Real-time market data from sources like NSE and BSE as of mid-February 2026 showed the NIFTY PHARMA around 22,452 with minor daily changes of about 0.1%, and BSE Healthcare near 43,085-43,316 levels in recent sessions, aligning with the provided snapshot.)
The user-provided snapshot lists select pharmaceutical and healthcare stocks with BSE and NSE prices as of approximately 10:01 AM to 10:04 AM IST on February 23, 2026, along with percentage changes:
- Top gainers in the sector (from the update): Morepen Labs (up 13.46% on BSE to 44.60, up 13.92% on NSE to 44.69) and others like Cohance Lifesciences (up around 4.35-4.37%), Neuland Labs (up 3.54-3.81%), Corona Remedies (up 2.49-2.68%), and Sai Life Sciences (up 2.22-2.24%).
- Notable losers: EMCURE Pharmaceuticals (down 3.17% on BSE to 1,393.00, down 2.85% on NSE), Jubilant Industries (down 4.08-4.46%), Sudeep Pharma (down 2.25-2.31%), and Wyeth (significant variance noted, possibly data anomaly or corporate action; BSE at 1,334.60 down 2.27%, NSE outlier figure).
Other key stocks included:
- Sun Pharma: 1,723.30 (BSE, -0.07%), 1,724.80 (NSE, +0.02%)
- Divi’s Laboratories: 6,316.30 (BSE, +0.39%), 6,321.00 (NSE, +0.48%)
- Cipla: 1,328.05 (BSE, -1.00%), 1,328.40 (NSE, -0.95%)
- Dr. Reddy’s Lab: 1,290.20 (BSE, +0.77%), 1,290.70 (NSE, +0.80%)
- Abbott India: 26,441.30 (BSE, +0.68%), 26,500.00 (NSE, +0.78%)
- Torrent Pharma: 4,285.70 (BSE, +1.13%), 4,285.40 (NSE, +1.03%)
The sector’s performance reflected mixed movements, with some mid- and small-cap names showing stronger gains amid broader market positivity. For the most current prices, check official BSE or NSE platforms, as values fluctuate during trading hours.