Pharmaceutical stocks traded mixed on May 21, 2026, during the morning session. While some stocks posted decent gains, several others saw mild selling pressure. The BSE Healthcare index rose 0.58% to 47,944.74, showing slightly better performance than the broader market.
The Nifty 50 was up 0.52% at 23,781.85, and the S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.41% to 75,628.21 as of around 10:01 AM.
Top Gainers in the Pharma Sector
- Sudeep Pharma Ltd. was among the top performers, rising 2.46% on BSE to ₹666.00 and 2.60% on NSE.
- Aurobindo Pharma gained 0.56% on BSE to ₹1,538.65 and 1.13% on NSE.
- Panacea Biotech advanced 1.57% on BSE to ₹425.90.
- Torrent Pharma rose 1.48% on BSE to ₹4,495.50.
Other stocks showing gains included J.B. Chemicals, Mankind Pharma, Biocon, Lupin, Orchid Pharma, and Glenmark Pharma.
Losers in the Pharma Sector
- IPCA Labs declined 0.83% on BSE to ₹1,632.60.
- Alembic Pharma was down 0.89% on BSE to ₹746.00.
- Strides Pharma Science fell 0.31% on BSE.
Stocks such as Aarti Drugs, Wockhardt, Sun Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, and Natco Pharma also traded with small declines or were nearly flat.
Most other pharma stocks, including Cipla, Divis Laboratories, Dr. Reddy’s Lab, and Ajanta Pharma, saw limited movement in the early session.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 10:01 AM on BSE and 10:04 AM on NSE on May 21 2026. Market prices are volatile and continue to change rapidly. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. For the latest live prices, please check the official NSE and BSE websites.