Pharmaceutical stocks traded mixed on May 22, 2026, during the morning session. While some stocks posted modest gains, a few names, including Aurobindo Pharma, witnessed sharp declines. The BSE Healthcare index was down 0.57% to 47,582.56.
The Nifty 50 was up 0.46% at 23,762.75, and the S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.54% to 75,590.24 as of around 9:34 AM.
Notable Moves in the Pharma Sector
- Aurobindo Pharma saw the biggest decline, falling 3.99% on BSE to ₹1,484.75 and 4.11% on NSE.
- Sudeep Pharma Ltd. dropped 3.02–3.09%.
On the positive side:
- Zydus Lifesciences rose 0.92% on BSE to ₹1,045.75.
- Alembic Pharma gained 1.06% on BSE to ₹755.60.
- J.B. Chemicals was up around 0.90–1.03%.
Other stocks showing gains included Lupin, Natco Pharma, Orchid Pharma, Strides Pharma Science, Indoco Remedies, Glenmark Pharma, and Panacea Biotech.
Stocks such as Sun Pharma, Cipla, Divis Laboratories, Dr. Reddy’s Lab, Mankind Pharma, Torrent Pharma, and Wockhardt traded with small changes or mild declines.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 9:34 AM on BSE and NSE on May 22 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.