{"id":210855,"date":"2026-08-18T16:18:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T16:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:48:15","slug":"nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Pharma Today: Index Gains 0.08% in Closing Bell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Closing Bell | 18 August 2026, 4:15 PM IST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-pharma\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-pharma\">Nifty Pharma<\/a><\/a> closed marginally higher in a mixed session for its stocks. The index added 20.35 points, or 0.08%, to finish at 26,361.90. While the headline ended positive, the underlying breadth remained tilted towards declines, making stock selection an important part of the sector read.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_Pharma_today_a_modest_positive_close\" title=\"Nifty Pharma today: a modest positive close\">Nifty Pharma today: a modest positive close<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Price_snapshot\" title=\"Price snapshot\">Price snapshot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Sector_ranking\" title=\"Sector ranking\">Sector ranking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Constituent_breadth\" title=\"Constituent breadth\">Constituent breadth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\" title=\"Heavyweights versus broader participation\">Heavyweights versus broader participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Key_Nifty_Pharma_stocks\" title=\"Key Nifty Pharma stocks\">Key Nifty Pharma stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Biggest_positive_movers\" title=\"Biggest positive movers\">Biggest positive movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Biggest_negative_movers\" title=\"Biggest negative movers\">Biggest negative movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Stocks_to_watch_next_session\" title=\"Stocks to watch next session\">Stocks to watch next session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#The_constructive_case\" title=\"The constructive case\">The constructive case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#The_cautious_case\" title=\"The cautious case\">The cautious case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Univest_Insights\" title=\"Univest Insights\">Univest Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Know_more_with_Univest\" title=\"Know more with Univest\">Know more with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_Nifty_Pharma_today\" title=\"What was Nifty Pharma today?\">What was Nifty Pharma today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_were_Nifty_Pharmas_day_high_and_day_low\" title=\"What were Nifty Pharma\u2019s day high and day low?\">What were Nifty Pharma\u2019s day high and day low?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_Pharma_the_second_top_gainer\" title=\"Why was Nifty Pharma the second top gainer?\">Why was Nifty Pharma the second top gainer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_the_breadth_within_Nifty_Pharma\" title=\"How was the breadth within Nifty Pharma?\">How was the breadth within Nifty Pharma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_Pharma\" title=\"Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Pharma?\">Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Pharma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_Pharma\" title=\"Which stock fell the most in Nifty Pharma?\">Which stock fell the most in Nifty Pharma?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_sector_takeaways\"><\/span>Quick sector takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nifty Pharma today ended at 26,361.90, up 20.35 points or 0.08% from the previous close of 26,341.55.<\/li>\n<li>The index moved between 26,341.35 and 26,527.85 during the session, finishing well below its intraday high.<\/li>\n<li>Of 20 display-safe stocks, 7 advanced and 13 declined, producing an advance-decline ratio of 0.54.<\/li>\n<li>Alkem Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Biocon and Divi&#8217;s Laboratories were among the leading gainers, while JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Gland Pharma and Zydus Lifesciences were notable laggards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Pharma_today_a_modest_positive_close\"><\/span>Nifty Pharma today: a modest positive close<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Pharma today recorded a contained advance at the close, rising 0.08% over its previous close. The positive finish placed it among the session&#8217;s stronger configured sector indices, but the move was narrow rather than broadly shared across pharma stocks. The index opened at 26,352.95, slightly above the prior close, climbed to 26,527.85 during the day and then moderated to close at 26,361.90.<\/p>\n<p>This sequence shows that the index preserved a small gain despite giving back a sizeable part of its intraday rise. The close was just 20.55 points above the day&#8217;s low of 26,341.35 and 165.95 points below the day high. That end-of-session position is an observation of the trading range, not a forecast of the next move.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_snapshot\"><\/span>Price snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>26,341.55<\/td>\n<td>Base for the day\u2019s change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close \/ LTP<\/td>\n<td>26,361.90<\/td>\n<td>Up 20.35 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>26,527.85<\/td>\n<td>Highest level during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>26,341.35<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The 186.50-point intraday range highlights movement on both sides of the previous close. For the next session, readers can track whether the index sustains a position above its previous closing level and how it behaves within its fresh session range.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_ranking\"><\/span>Sector ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Pharma was the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices on 18 August 2026. Nifty Auto led the positive group with a 0.30% rise, while Nifty Pharma followed with its 0.08% gain. This ranking is based on the day\u2019s percentage move in the configured sector-index set, rather than an assessment of the entire equity market.<\/p>\n<p>The ranking matters because it provides context for an otherwise small absolute move. On a day when several configured sector indices closed lower, pharma retained a positive close. However, the limited percentage advance and uneven constituent breadth call for a measured reading rather than a blanket sector-strength conclusion.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constituent_breadth\"><\/span>Constituent breadth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The sector\u2019s 20 display-safe stocks showed mixed participation: 7 advanced, 13 declined and none were unchanged. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.54. In simple terms, decliners outnumbered gainers even as the index finished in positive territory.<\/p>\n<p>This divergence between index direction and breadth is central to the closing-bell picture. Positive moves in selected stocks were sufficient to keep the index above its previous close, while a larger number of stocks ended lower. Investors reviewing Nifty Pharma today may therefore separate the index result from the stock-by-stock distribution behind it.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\"><\/span>Heavyweights versus broader participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The named heavyweight set was mixed. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/divislab\/divi-s-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Divi&#8217;s Laboratories<\/a> gained 1.26% to \u20b98,588, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/torntpharm\/torrent-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">Torrent Pharmaceuticals<\/a> rose 1.45% to \u20b94,971. In contrast, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries slipped 0.37% to \u20b91,875.10, Cipla edged down 0.03% to \u20b91,431.10, and Dr. Reddy&#8217;s Laboratories declined 1.11% to \u20b91,178.80.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied active-stock set also included Sun Pharma, Divi&#8217;s Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Cipla and Dr. Reddy&#8217;s Laboratories. Their mixed daily moves reinforce the broader pattern: positive contributions from some prominent names coexisted with declines in others. The sector close was positive, but participation was not uniform.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Nifty_Pharma_stocks\"><\/span>Key Nifty Pharma stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Move<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/alkem\/alkem-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Alkem Laboratories<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+1.88% to \u20b95,475<\/td>\n<td>Highest percentage gainer among the listed positive movers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/torntpharm\/torrent-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">Torrent Pharmaceuticals<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+1.45% to \u20b94,971<\/td>\n<td>A gain in a named heavyweight stock supported the positive side.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/divislab\/divi-s-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Divi&#8217;s Laboratories<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+1.26% to \u20b98,588<\/td>\n<td>It featured among both heavyweight and active-stock lists.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jbchepharm\/jb-chemicals-and-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-3.87% to \u20b92,408.90<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage decline among the listed losers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/gland\/gland-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Gland Pharma<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-1.77% to \u20b92,858.60<\/td>\n<td>Its decline underscored the negative breadth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_positive_movers\"><\/span>Biggest positive movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alkem Laboratories led the listed gainers, climbing 1.88% after opening at \u20b95,374 and closing at \u20b95,475. Torrent Pharmaceuticals added 1.45%, Biocon rose 1.33% to \u20b9417.50, Divi&#8217;s Laboratories gained 1.26%, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/auropharma\/aurobindo-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Aurobindo Pharma<\/a> advanced 1.09% to \u20b91,645. These gains provided the constructive elements in the sector\u2019s close.<\/p>\n<p>Several of these stocks ended below their respective day highs. Alkem Laboratories reached \u20b95,510, Torrent Pharmaceuticals touched \u20b95,009 and Divi&#8217;s Laboratories hit \u20b98,630. The difference between closing prices and intraday highs simply reflects how these stocks finished relative to their own trading ranges.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_negative_movers\"><\/span>Biggest negative movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals fell 3.87% to \u20b92,408.90, after trading between \u20b92,380 and \u20b92,525.50. Gland Pharma lost 1.77% to \u20b92,858.60, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/zyduslife\/zydus-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-today\">Zydus Lifesciences<\/a> declined 1.41% to \u20b91,115.60 and ended at its day low. Abbott India, Lupin, Granules India and Dr. Reddy&#8217;s Laboratories also registered declines exceeding 1% or close to that mark.<\/p>\n<p>The scale of JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals\u2019 decline stood apart from the rest of the group. Alongside losses in several other pharma names, it explains why the sector\u2019s breadth was negative despite the index\u2019s modest green close.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_watch_next_session\"><\/span>Stocks to watch next session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alkem Laboratories:<\/strong> closed 1.88% higher at \u20b95,475 after touching \u20b95,510.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Torrent Pharmaceuticals:<\/strong> ended 1.45% higher at \u20b94,971, following a day high of \u20b95,009.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Divi&#8217;s Laboratories:<\/strong> finished up 1.26% at \u20b98,588, below its \u20b98,630 high.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals:<\/strong> closed 3.87% lower at \u20b92,408.90 after a broad intraday range.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gland Pharma:<\/strong> ended down 1.77% at \u20b92,858.60.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zydus Lifesciences:<\/strong> finished 1.41% lower at \u20b91,115.60, its day low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_constructive_case\"><\/span>The constructive case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The positive case rests on three observable points: Nifty Pharma closed above its previous close, it ranked as the second top gainer among configured sector indices, and selected key stocks delivered meaningful gains. Alkem Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Biocon, Divi&#8217;s Laboratories, Aurobindo Pharma, Natco Pharma and Laurus Labs were all higher on the day.<\/p>\n<p>The index also opened above its previous close and held a positive closing result after testing higher levels during the session. That combination gives the sector a constructive, though restrained, end-of-session reading.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cautious_case\"><\/span>The cautious case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Caution comes from the breadth and the closing location within the day\u2019s range. Thirteen of 20 display-safe stocks declined, compared with seven gainers. The index also closed much nearer its intraday low than its intraday high, after reaching 26,527.85 earlier in the day.<\/p>\n<p>Losses were spread across several names, including JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Gland Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, Abbott India, Lupin, Granules India and Dr. Reddy&#8217;s Laboratories. The 0.08% index gain therefore does not indicate broad-based participation across the sector.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Univest_Insights\"><\/span>Univest Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The closing setup for Nifty Pharma today is best described as positive at the index level but mixed beneath the surface. The 20.35-point rise kept the sector in the green and placed it second among the configured gainers, yet negative breadth tempered the overall strength of that result.<\/p>\n<p>The day\u2019s range offers useful context. After opening at 26,352.95, the index pushed to 26,527.85 before closing at 26,361.90. This showed an early-to-intraday expansion followed by moderation, with the final level only modestly above the previous close.<\/p>\n<p>At the stock level, gains in Alkem Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Divi&#8217;s Laboratories contrasted with notable falls in JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals and Gland Pharma. This makes individual price action as relevant as the sector headline for readers following pharma shares.<\/p>\n<p>For a wider market context alongside this sector-specific wrap, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>. For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 18 August 2026 at 4:17 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_more_with_Univest\"><\/span>Know more with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to Univest to explore market insights, track stocks, and get <strong>3 free trade ideas<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Share Market Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Know More &#8211; Log In<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_Nifty_Pharma_today\"><\/span>What was Nifty Pharma today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Pharma closed at 26,361.90 on 18 August 2026, up 20.35 points or 0.08% from 26,341.55.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Nifty_Pharmas_day_high_and_day_low\"><\/span>What were Nifty Pharma\u2019s day high and day low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a day high of 26,527.85 and a day low of 26,341.35.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_Pharma_the_second_top_gainer\"><\/span>Why was Nifty Pharma the second top gainer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 0.08% gain was the second-highest positive percentage move among the configured sector indices, behind Nifty Auto\u2019s 0.30% rise.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_the_breadth_within_Nifty_Pharma\"><\/span>How was the breadth within Nifty Pharma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among 20 display-safe stocks, 7 advanced and 13 declined, with no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_Pharma\"><\/span>Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Pharma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alkem Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Biocon, Divi&#8217;s Laboratories and Aurobindo Pharma were the five listed top gainers.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_Pharma\"><\/span>Which stock fell the most in Nifty Pharma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals was the largest listed loser, declining 3.87% to \u20b92,408.90.<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. 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