The Indian pharmaceutical sector showed mixed movements in early trading, as of approximately 9:51 AM IST on March 24, 2026. The S&P BSE Healthcare Index stood at 41,630.4, reflecting a gain of 0.7% for the day. Over the past 30 days, the index declined 3.4%, while it posted a marginal 0.4% increase over the last one year.
The broader market benchmarks were positive, with the S&P BSE Sensex at 73,353.09 (up 0.90%) and Nifty 50 at 22,730.70 (up 0.97%).
Top Gainers in Pharma Sector (Early Trading)
- ACUTAAS CHEMICALS: Up around 8% (BSE: 2,450.65, +7.98%; NSE: 2,447.90, +7.92%)
- INDRAPRASTHA MEDICAL: Up 4.50% (BSE: 386.35)
- SEQUENT SCIENTIFIC: Up 5.25% (BSE: 189.35)
- SHILPA MEDICARE: Up 3.28% (BSE: 322.50)
- RPG LIFE SCIENCES: Up 3.09% (BSE: 1,787.35)
- SMS PHARMA: Up 2.98% (BSE: 380.00)
- PANACEA BIOTECH: Up 2.79% (BSE: 329.40)
Other notable gainers included WOCKHARDT (up 2.24%), YATHARTH HOSPITAL (up 2.35%), MARKSANS PHARMA (up 2.10%), and HEALTHCARE GLOBAL ENTERPRISES (up 1.99%).
Notable Movers (Declines)
Several stocks traded lower in the morning session:
- GUFIC BIOSCIENCE: Down 4.60% (BSE: 281.00)
- JUBILANT INDUSTRIES: Down 4.08% (BSE: 1,639.05)
- ONESOURCE SPECIALTY PHARMA LTD.: Down 3.21% (BSE: 1,344.80)
- WYETH: Down 2.27% (BSE: 1,334.60)
- METROPOLIS HEALTHCARE: Down 1.46% (BSE: 440.95)
- GRANULES INDIA: Down 1.25% (BSE: 574.25)
- IPCA LABS: Down 1.07% (BSE: 1,516.40)
The update also mentioned BHARAT PARENTERALS as a top gainer (up 10.0%) and noted steep declines in stocks like KILITCH DRUGS and FERVENT SYNERGIES earlier in the session.
Selected Pharma Stock Prices (as of ~9:51-9:55 AM IST)
Here is a snapshot of key pharmaceutical and healthcare-related stocks:
- AARTI DRUGS: BSE 330.50 (+0.89%), NSE 330.90 (+1.01%)
- ABBOTT INDIA: BSE 25,400.00 (-0.28%), NSE 25,400.00 (-0.33%)
- AJANTA PHARMA: BSE 2,797.80 (-0.09%), NSE 2,798.40 (+0.06%)
- ALKEM LABORATORIES: BSE 5,191.00 (+0.88%), NSE 5,190.00 (+0.88%)
- AUROBINDO PHARMA: BSE 1,271.00 (-0.65%), NSE 1,275.90 (-0.22%)
- BIOCON: BSE 373.00 (+1.54%), NSE 371.60 (+1.21%)
- CIPLA: BSE 1,225.85 (+0.26%), NSE 1,225.80 (+0.33%)
- DIVIS LABORATORIES: BSE 6,012.00 (0.00%), NSE 6,016.50 (+0.05%)
- DR. REDDYS LAB: BSE 1,260.15 (+0.61%), NSE 1,258.70 (+0.43%)
- GLENMARK PHARMA: BSE 2,118.50 (+1.49%), NSE 2,117.50 (+1.36%)
- LAURUS LABS: BSE 977.80 (+1.69%), NSE 977.30 (+1.65%)
- LUPIN: BSE 2,296.00 (-0.05%), NSE 2,298.60 (+0.08%)
- MANKIND PHARMA: BSE 1,947.65 (+1.31%), NSE 1,944.10 (+0.87%)
- SUN PHARMA: BSE 1,763.90 (+0.43%), NSE 1,761.50 (+0.18%)
- TORRENT PHARMA: BSE 4,186.15 (-0.66%), NSE 4,186.30 (-0.65%)
- ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES: BSE 867.50 (+0.81%), NSE 866.80 (+0.72%)
Prices for other stocks such as ALEM BIC PHARMA, ERIS LIFESCIENCES, GLAND PHARMA, IPCA LABS, and NEULAND LABS are available in the full list from the live market feed.
Note: Stock prices fluctuate rapidly during market hours. The data above is based on early morning trades on March 24, 2026, and should not be considered as investment advice. Investors are advised to check real-time quotes on official exchanges (BSE/NSE) and consult financial professionals before making decisions.