India’s pharmaceutical sector showed a mixed opening on May 5, 2026, with the S&P BSE Healthcare index trading at 45,222.25, down 0.10% in early trade. While most pharma counters were marginally in the green or flat, a few stocks saw notable moves in either direction.
Pharma Stock Prices Today — BSE & NSE (May 5, 2026)
| Scrip | BSE Price (₹) | BSE Change | NSE Price (₹) | NSE Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarti Drugs | 393.00 | -0.48% | 393.00 | -0.72% |
| Ajanta Pharma | 2,893.00 | -0.38% | 2,901.80 | +0.04% |
| Alembic Pharma | 769.30 | +0.58% | 769.90 | +0.54% |
| Aurobindo Pharma | 1,378.00 | +0.16% | 1,380.00 | +0.29% |
| Biocon | 363.15 | +0.76% | 363.70 | +0.86% |
| Cipla | 1,323.85 | -0.82% | 1,323.00 | -0.90% |
| Divis Laboratories | 6,640.90 | +0.34% | 6,644.50 | +0.38% |
| Dr. Reddys Lab | 1,285.50 | -0.19% | 1,286.00 | -0.09% |
| Glenmark Pharma | 2,400.00 | +0.31% | 2,411.00 | +0.72% |
| Indoco Remedies | 211.15 | +0.17% | 211.10 | -0.36% |
| IPCA Labs | 1,538.40 | +0.51% | 1,537.90 | +0.52% |
| J.B. Chemicals | 2,090.90 | +0.59% | 2,096.30 | +0.68% |
| Lupin | 2,351.10 | +0.01% | 2,350.70 | +0.08% |
| Mankind Pharma | 2,265.00 | +0.19% | 2,266.30 | +0.38% |
| Natco Pharma | 1,128.70 | +1.36% | 1,129.30 | +1.32% |
| Orchid Pharma | 626.45 | -0.39% | 625.10 | -0.65% |
| Panacea Biotech | 377.00 | +1.29% | 376.90 | +0.99% |
| Strides Pharma Science | 1,050.10 | +1.81% | 1,047.10 | +1.51% |
| Sudeep Pharma Ltd. | 693.05 | +0.53% | 691.50 | +0.22% |
| Sun Pharma | 1,807.20 | -0.93% | 1,806.80 | -0.92% |
| Torrent Pharma | 4,255.75 | +0.09% | 4,265.00 | +0.31% |
| Wockhardt | 1,540.00 | +8.03% | 1,532.50 | +7.54% |
| Zydus Lifesciences | 901.40 | -0.03% | 903.65 | +0.14% |
Broad Market Reference:
- Nifty 50: 24,013.75 (-0.44%)
- S&P BSE Sensex: 76,979.17 (-0.38%)
- S&P BSE Healthcare Index: 45,222.25 (-0.10%)
Key Movers in the Pharma Sector Today
Top Gainers
Wockhardt was the standout gainer of the morning session, surging over 8% on BSE (₹1,540.00) and approximately 7.54% on NSE (₹1,532.50). No specific corporate announcement has been confirmed as of this update; investors should verify the reason for the sharp move before acting.
Strides Pharma Science gained 1.81% on BSE (₹1,050.10) and 1.51% on NSE (₹1,047.10), making it the second-best performer in early trade among pharma counters.
Natco Pharma rose 1.36% on BSE and 1.32% on NSE, trading at approximately ₹1,128–₹1,129.
Panacea Biotech added around 1.29% on BSE (₹377.00) and 0.99% on NSE (₹376.90).
Biocon was up 0.76–0.86%, trading near ₹363–₹364 on both exchanges.
Top Losers
Sun Pharma, the sector’s largest listed company by market capitalisation, declined 0.93% on BSE (₹1,807.20) and 0.92% on NSE (₹1,806.80).
Cipla was down 0.82% on BSE (₹1,323.85) and 0.90% on NSE (₹1,323.00).
Orchid Pharma slipped 0.39% on BSE (₹626.45) and 0.65% on NSE (₹625.10).
Aarti Drugs fell 0.48% on BSE and 0.72% on NSE, both trading at ₹393.00.
Disclaimer
This article presents stock price data sourced from BSE and NSE as of the morning session on May 5, 2026 (approximately 09:44 AM IST). Prices are indicative and may have changed. This is not investment advice. Investors should consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Stock market investments are subject to market risk.