The pharmaceutical sector in India showed positive momentum on February 26, 2026, during early trading hours (around 9:38–9:45 AM IST). The S&P BSE HEALTHCARE Index stood at 44,350.5, up 0.8% from the previous close.
This performance aligned with broader market trends, where the S&P BSE SENSEX was at 82,419.71 (up 0.17%). The sector has gained 7.5% over the last 30 days and 12.5% over the past year.
Individual pharma stocks displayed mixed movements in early trade:
- Aurobindo Pharma: Up 1.99% on BSE at ₹1,238.20 (NSE up 2.35% at ₹1,240.00).
- Divis Laboratories: Up 1.51% on BSE at ₹6,495.00 (NSE up 1.52% at ₹6,492.50).
- Alkem Laboratories: Up 1.26% on BSE at ₹5,688.90 (NSE up 1.24% at ₹5,695.00).
- Zydus Lifesciences: Up 1.26% on BSE at ₹931.00 (NSE up 1.14% at ₹930.15).
- Mankind Pharma: Up 1.85% on BSE at ₹2,195.00 (NSE up 1.78% at ₹2,194.10).
- Lupin: Up 1.21% on BSE at ₹2,320.15 (NSE up 1.13% at ₹2,318.00).
- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories: Up 1.24% on BSE at ₹1,322.85 (NSE up 1.03% at ₹1,320.00).
- Laurus Labs: Up 1.31% on BSE at ₹1,090.00 (NSE up 1.18% at ₹1,089.00).
- Shilpa Medicare: Up 2.46% on BSE at ₹335.70 (NSE up 2.61% at ₹336.00).
- SMS Pharma: Up 2.46% on BSE at ₹391.00 (NSE up 2.57% at ₹390.70).
Some stocks traded lower:
- Sanofi India: Down 3.88% on BSE at ₹3,978.00 (NSE down 3.65% at ₹3,983.70).
- Jubilant Industries: Down 4.08% on BSE at ₹1,639.05 (NSE down 4.46% at ₹1,633.50).
- Dr. Lal Pathlabs: Down 1.01% on BSE at ₹1,410.50 (NSE down 0.99% at ₹1,410.90).
Within the broader pharmaceuticals sector, top gainers included Trimurthi Drugs (up 6.5%) and S.S. Organics (up 6.3%). Top losers included Dipna Pharmachem (down 9.4%) and Soni Medicare (down 5.0%).
Note: These are early morning prices (as of ~9:39–9:45 AM IST on February 26, 2026). Intraday movements can change based on market developments.