The Indian pharmaceutical sector showed mixed performance on February 27, 2026, during early morning trading hours. Data from around 9:24 AM to 9:30 AM IST indicated slight declines in many major stocks, with the S&P BSE HEALTHCARE Index at 44,375.9, down 0.1%. The benchmark S&P BSE SENSEX stood at 82,011.41, down 0.29%.
Sector Overview
- S&P BSE HEALTHCARE Index: 44,375.9 (-0.1%). Over the last 30 days, the index gained 7.6%, and over the past year, it rose 12.8%.
- Broader market context: The sector underperformed slightly compared to recent monthly trends, where Nifty Pharma had rallied around 7% in February 2026 up to late February, driven by domestic demand in chronic therapies and certain drug categories.
Key Pharma Stocks Performance (Early February 27, 2026)
Here are selected stocks from the list with their BSE/NSE prices and percentage changes:
- Aarti Drugs: BSE 369.35 (+0.23%), NSE 369.10 (-0.08%)
- Abbott India: BSE 26,257.35 (-0.30%), NSE 26,205.00 (-0.57%)
- Ajanta Pharma: BSE 3,010.15 (+0.97%), NSE 3,001.60 (+0.76%)
- Alembic Pharma: BSE 732.85 (+0.54%), NSE 729.95 (+0.05%)
- Alkem Laboratories: BSE 5,779.50 (+0.50%), NSE 5,755.00 (+0.05%)
- Aurobindo Pharma: BSE 1,236.00 (+1.15%), NSE 1,231.80 (+0.91%)
- Cipla: BSE 1,347.05 (-0.79%), NSE 1,344.00 (-1.04%)
- Divis Laboratories: BSE 6,451.95 (-0.28%), NSE 6,433.00 (-0.63%)
- Dr. Reddys Lab: BSE 1,310.90 (-0.61%), NSE 1,304.30 (-1.14%)
- Glenmark Pharma: BSE 2,138.70 (+0.54%), NSE 2,138.40 (+0.66%)
- Laurus Labs: BSE 1,097.15 (+0.43%), NSE 1,093.00 (+0.02%)
- Lupin: BSE 2,330.50 (+0.31%), NSE 2,327.10 (+0.17%)
- Mankind Pharma: BSE 2,269.50 (-0.46%), NSE 2,260.90 (-0.82%)
- Natco Pharma: BSE 986.85 (+1.59%), NSE 982.70 (+1.09%)
- Sun Pharma: BSE 1,779.05 (-0.31%), NSE 1,783.20 (-0.14%)
- Torrent Pharma: BSE 4,408.00 (+0.18%), NSE 4,408.70 (+0.20%)
- Zydus Lifesciences: BSE 935.15 (-0.32%), NSE 932.20 (-0.67%)
Some stocks showed positive movement on BSE (e.g., Aurobindo Pharma +1.15%, Natco Pharma +1.59%), while others declined (e.g., Gland Pharma -1.46% on BSE).
Top Gainers and Losers in Pharma Sector (from Provided Data)
- Among broader pharma mentions: Top gainers included Sunil Healthcare (up 7.1%) and Istreet Network (up 4.9%). Top losers included Link Pharma (down 6.6%) and S.S. Organics (down 5.9%).
Note: The provided data reflects very early session prices (BSE at 09:24 AM, NSE at 09:29:59 AM IST).