{"id":212479,"date":"2026-08-19T16:44:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=212479"},"modified":"2026-08-19T16:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:14:07","slug":"nifty-pharma-today-19-august-2026-16-00","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-19-august-2026-16-00\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Pharma Today: Index Performance, Stocks, Gainers &#038; Losers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-pharma\">Nifty Pharma<\/a> today closed on a mildly negative note, but the headline move alone does not fully capture how the sector behaved through the session. The index ended at 26,313.8, down 48.1 points or 0.18% from the previous close of 26,361.9. While the fall looks limited at the index level, the broader picture inside the basket was distinctly weak: only 4 of 20 stocks advanced, while 16 stocks declined. That means the pharma pack saw broad-based pressure even though a few stronger names helped limit the final damage.<\/p>\n<p>For investors tracking sector rotation, defensive themes, and stock-specific action within Indian healthcare and pharmaceuticals, today\u2019s session offered an important signal. Nifty Pharma remained relatively stable on the surface, but the market breadth was clearly negative. In simple terms, this was not a day when weakness was concentrated in just one or two stocks. Instead, most constituents closed in the red, suggesting selective buying in leaders and broader profit-taking across the rest of the pack.<\/p>\n<p>This article breaks down Nifty Pharma live performance using the verified end-of-day snapshot, constituent moves, market breadth, top gainers, top losers, and the role of heavyweight names. It is designed for users searching for Nifty Pharma today, Nifty Pharma performance, Nifty Pharma stocks, Nifty Pharma gainers, and Nifty Pharma losers.<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#How_Nifty_Pharma_Moved_During_the_Session\" title=\"How Nifty Pharma Moved During the Session\">How Nifty Pharma Moved During the Session<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#Why_Nifty_Pharma_Was_Under_Pressure_Today\" title=\"Why Nifty Pharma Was Under Pressure Today\">Why Nifty Pharma Was Under Pressure Today<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#Market_Breadth_What_the_Internal_Data_Says\" title=\"Market Breadth: What the Internal Data Says\">Market Breadth: What the Internal Data Says<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#Complete_Nifty_Pharma_Constituent_Performance\" title=\"Complete Nifty Pharma Constituent Performance\">Complete Nifty Pharma Constituent Performance<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Gainers_in_Nifty_Pharma_Today\" title=\"Top Gainers in Nifty Pharma Today\">Top Gainers in Nifty Pharma Today<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Losers_in_Nifty_Pharma_Today\" title=\"Top Losers in Nifty Pharma Today\">Top Losers in Nifty Pharma Today<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#Heavyweight_Stocks_and_Their_Role_in_Todays_Move\" title=\"Heavyweight Stocks and Their Role in Today\u2019s Move\">Heavyweight Stocks and Their Role in Today\u2019s Move<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#Most_Active_Pharma_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"Most Active Pharma Stocks to Watch\">Most Active Pharma Stocks to Watch<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#Price_Structure_and_Technical_Reading_Based_on_Available_Data\" title=\"Price Structure and Technical Reading Based on Available Data\">Price Structure and Technical Reading Based on Available Data<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#Historical_Context_From_the_Available_Session_Data\" title=\"Historical Context From the Available Session Data\">Historical Context From the Available Session Data<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#What_Investors_Should_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_Pharma\" title=\"What Investors Should Watch Next in Nifty Pharma\">What Investors Should Watch Next in Nifty Pharma<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#1_What_is_Nifty_Pharma_today\" title=\"1. What is Nifty Pharma today?\">1. What is 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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#2_Why_did_Nifty_Pharma_fall_today\" title=\"2. Why did Nifty Pharma fall today?\">2. Why did Nifty Pharma fall today?<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#3_What_was_the_opening_value_of_Nifty_Pharma_today\" title=\"3. What was the opening value of Nifty Pharma today?\">3. What was the opening value of Nifty Pharma today?<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#4_What_was_the_day_high_and_day_low_of_Nifty_Pharma\" title=\"4. What was the day high and day low of Nifty Pharma?\">4. What was the day high and day low of 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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#5_Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\" title=\"5. Which stock gained the most in Nifty Pharma today?\">5. Which stock gained the most in Nifty Pharma today?<\/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-19-august-2026-16-00\/#6_Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\" title=\"6. Which stock fell the most in Nifty Pharma today?\">6. Which stock fell the most in Nifty Pharma today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-19-august-2026-16-00\/#7_How_many_Nifty_Pharma_stocks_advanced_today\" title=\"7. How many Nifty Pharma stocks advanced today?\">7. How many Nifty Pharma stocks advanced today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-19-august-2026-16-00\/#8_How_many_Nifty_Pharma_stocks_declined_today\" title=\"8. How many Nifty Pharma stocks declined today?\">8. How many Nifty Pharma stocks declined today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-19-august-2026-16-00\/#9_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_for_Nifty_Pharma_today\" title=\"9. What is the advance-decline ratio for Nifty Pharma today?\">9. What is the advance-decline ratio for Nifty Pharma today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-19-august-2026-16-00\/#10_Which_stocks_supported_Nifty_Pharma_today\" title=\"10. Which stocks supported Nifty Pharma today?\">10. Which stocks supported Nifty Pharma today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-19-august-2026-16-00\/#11_What_does_todays_market_breadth_indicate_for_Nifty_Pharma\" title=\"11. What does today\u2019s market breadth indicate for Nifty Pharma?\">11. What does today\u2019s market breadth indicate for Nifty Pharma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-19-august-2026-16-00\/#12_What_is_the_short-term_view_on_Nifty_Pharma_based_on_todays_data\" title=\"12. What is the short-term view on Nifty Pharma based on today\u2019s data?\">12. What is the short-term view on Nifty Pharma based on today\u2019s data?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-19-august-2026-16-00\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Pharma_Today_Snapshot\"><\/span>Nifty Pharma Today Snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Current Value<\/td>\n<td>26,313.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Absolute Change<\/td>\n<td>-48.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Percentage Change<\/td>\n<td>-0.18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Opening Value<\/td>\n<td>26,337.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>26,361.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day High<\/td>\n<td>26,434.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day Low<\/td>\n<td>26,205.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Status<\/td>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Updated<\/td>\n<td>19 August 2026 at 4:00:00 PM IST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Trend<\/td>\n<td>Sideways to bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Nifty Pharma opened at 26,337.9, slightly below the previous close, and traded in a relatively contained intraday range. The index touched a high of 26,434.35 and a low of 26,205.4 before ending near the middle-lower part of the day\u2019s range. That kind of price structure usually reflects a session where buyers were present in pockets, but not strong enough to reverse broad selling pressure across the sector.<\/p>\n<p>The final decline of 0.18% may look modest, yet the breadth tells a more cautious story. Strong gains in select stocks such as Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ipca Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, and Mankind Pharma helped cushion the index. However, deeper cuts in several other names, especially JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, pulled the overall sector lower.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Nifty_Pharma_Moved_During_the_Session\"><\/span>How Nifty Pharma Moved During the Session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From the day\u2019s opening level of 26,337.9, Nifty Pharma initially attempted to push higher and reached 26,434.35. That move showed that the sector did not face one-way selling from the start. However, the inability to hold above the day\u2019s high and the later drift toward 26,205.4 suggested that selling pressure built up as the session progressed.<\/p>\n<p>Even though the index did not collapse, the internal structure of the move was softer than the benchmark reading implies. A market can remain almost flat or only slightly negative while still reflecting notable weakness under the surface, and that is exactly what happened here. With 80% of constituents closing in the red, today\u2019s Nifty Pharma action was more fragile than the index percentage change alone suggests.<\/p>\n<p>For short-term traders and sector watchers, this distinction matters. A narrow fall with broad declines can indicate that larger or relatively resilient names absorbed some of the pressure, while a majority of stocks failed to participate on the upside. That can be an early sign of stock-specific divergence inside the sector.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Nifty_Pharma_Was_Under_Pressure_Today\"><\/span>Why Nifty Pharma Was Under Pressure Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on the verified price and breadth data, Nifty Pharma\u2019s decline today appears to have been driven primarily by broad-based constituent weakness rather than by a collapse in one single heavyweight. The sector had only four advancing stocks, while sixteen declined. This kind of distribution generally points to a softer undertone across the pharma basket.<\/p>\n<p>The strongest positive support came from <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunpharma\/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.<\/a>, which rose 1.33%, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ipcalab\/ipca-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Ipca Laboratories Ltd.<\/a>, which gained 1.15%. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/torntpharm\/torrent-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/a> also added 0.84%, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mankind\/mankind-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Mankind Pharma Ltd.<\/a> advanced 0.59%. These stocks prevented a steeper fall in the index.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, losses were sharper in several names. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jbchepharm\/jb-chemicals-and-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/a> dropped 3.87%, the steepest fall in the index today. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/glenmark\/glenmark-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/a> fell 2.54%, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/alkem\/alkem-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Alkem Laboratories Ltd.<\/a> declined 1.69%. Aurobindo Pharma, Natco Pharma, Granules India, Biocon, and Zydus Lifesciences also ended lower.<\/p>\n<p>Since the available verified dataset does not include corporate events, earnings triggers, policy announcements, or institutional flow figures, the cleanest conclusion is this: today\u2019s move in Nifty Pharma was a breadth-led decline, moderated by gains in a few leading and active stocks. That makes the session useful for identifying internal strength and weakness within the index, even without assigning unsupported external causes.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Breadth_What_the_Internal_Data_Says\"><\/span>Market Breadth: What the Internal Data Says<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Breadth Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advancing Stocks<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Declining Stocks<\/td>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unchanged Stocks<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advance-Decline Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Green<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Red<\/td>\n<td>80%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Market breadth is one of the most important tools for understanding whether an index move is broad and healthy or narrow and fragile. In Nifty Pharma today, the breadth was clearly weak. Only 4 out of 20 stocks closed in the green, while 16 closed in the red. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.25, which means there was only one advancing stock for every four declining stocks.<\/p>\n<p>This is an important takeaway because a sector index can sometimes hide internal weakness if one or two larger names perform well. That seems to be the case today. Gains in Sun Pharma and a few other outperformers kept the index decline limited, but the broad list of decliners shows that the average pharma stock had a much weaker session than the benchmark suggests.<\/p>\n<p>For investors, weak breadth with only a small index decline can mean two things. First, leadership within the sector may be narrowing. Second, stock selection becomes more important than simply taking a broad sector view. In such environments, stronger names tend to stand out more clearly, while weaker names can see deeper downside even if the overall index stays relatively stable.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Nifty_Pharma_Constituent_Performance\"><\/span>Complete Nifty Pharma Constituent Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>CMP<\/th>\n<th>Today&#8217;s %<\/th>\n<th>Today&#8217;s Change<\/th>\n<th>Day Open<\/th>\n<th>Day High<\/th>\n<th>Day Low<\/th>\n<th>Trend<\/th>\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 Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,408.9<\/td>\n<td>-3.87%<\/td>\n<td>-97.1<\/td>\n<td>2,506<\/td>\n<td>2,525.5<\/td>\n<td>2,380<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/glenmark\/glenmark-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,246.5<\/td>\n<td>-2.54%<\/td>\n<td>-58.5<\/td>\n<td>2,301<\/td>\n<td>2,313.9<\/td>\n<td>2,222.5<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/alkem\/alkem-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Alkem Laboratories Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5,382.5<\/td>\n<td>-1.69%<\/td>\n<td>-92.5<\/td>\n<td>5,475<\/td>\n<td>5,489.5<\/td>\n<td>5,370<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunpharma\/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,900<\/td>\n<td>1.33%<\/td>\n<td>24.9<\/td>\n<td>1,871<\/td>\n<td>1,900<\/td>\n<td>1,871<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/natcopharm\/natco-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Natco Pharma Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>886.85<\/td>\n<td>-1.28%<\/td>\n<td>-11.5<\/td>\n<td>898.95<\/td>\n<td>916<\/td>\n<td>883<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/auropharma\/aurobindo-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,624.5<\/td>\n<td>-1.25%<\/td>\n<td>-20.5<\/td>\n<td>1,645<\/td>\n<td>1,645<\/td>\n<td>1,611.7<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/granules\/granules-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Granules India Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>841.15<\/td>\n<td>-1.18%<\/td>\n<td>-10.05<\/td>\n<td>853.45<\/td>\n<td>860.4<\/td>\n<td>827.6<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ipcalab\/ipca-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Ipca Laboratories Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,903.7<\/td>\n<td>1.15%<\/td>\n<td>21.6<\/td>\n<td>1,882.1<\/td>\n<td>1,937.9<\/td>\n<td>1,863<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/biocon\/biocon-ltd-share-price-today\">Biocon Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>412.75<\/td>\n<td>-1.14%<\/td>\n<td>-4.75<\/td>\n<td>416.55<\/td>\n<td>417.75<\/td>\n<td>411<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/zyduslife\/zydus-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-today\">Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,104.5<\/td>\n<td>-0.99%<\/td>\n<td>-11.1<\/td>\n<td>1,115.6<\/td>\n<td>1,127.7<\/td>\n<td>1,104.5<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/torntpharm\/torrent-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5,013<\/td>\n<td>0.84%<\/td>\n<td>42<\/td>\n<td>4,979.5<\/td>\n<td>5,032.5<\/td>\n<td>4,945.5<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/drreddy\/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Dr. Reddy&#8217;s Laboratories Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,170<\/td>\n<td>-0.75%<\/td>\n<td>-8.8<\/td>\n<td>1,171.9<\/td>\n<td>1,187.2<\/td>\n<td>1,168<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lauruslabs\/laurus-labs-ltd-share-price-today\">Laurus Labs Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,801.8<\/td>\n<td>-0.67%<\/td>\n<td>-12.2<\/td>\n<td>1,814<\/td>\n<td>1,818<\/td>\n<td>1,789.9<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/abbotindia\/abbott-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Abbott India Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26,405<\/td>\n<td>-0.66%<\/td>\n<td>-175<\/td>\n<td>26,580<\/td>\n<td>26,605<\/td>\n<td>26,300<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/cipla\/cipla-ltd-share-price-today\">Cipla Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,422<\/td>\n<td>-0.64%<\/td>\n<td>-9.1<\/td>\n<td>1,429<\/td>\n<td>1,435.1<\/td>\n<td>1,415.4<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/gland\/gland-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Gland Pharma Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,841.3<\/td>\n<td>-0.61%<\/td>\n<td>-17.3<\/td>\n<td>2,852.9<\/td>\n<td>2,881.4<\/td>\n<td>2,827.5<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mankind\/mankind-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Mankind Pharma Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,394<\/td>\n<td>0.59%<\/td>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>2,380<\/td>\n<td>2,423<\/td>\n<td>2,380<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/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 Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8,560<\/td>\n<td>-0.33%<\/td>\n<td>-28<\/td>\n<td>8,600<\/td>\n<td>8,600<\/td>\n<td>8,508<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lupin\/lupin-ltd-share-price-today\">Lupin Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,225<\/td>\n<td>-0.31%<\/td>\n<td>-7<\/td>\n<td>2,230<\/td>\n<td>2,230<\/td>\n<td>2,202.5<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ajantpharm\/ajanta-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Ajanta Pharma Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>3,697.9<\/td>\n<td>-0.23%<\/td>\n<td>-8.5<\/td>\n<td>3,706.4<\/td>\n<td>3,782.7<\/td>\n<td>3,668<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The best performer in the index today was Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, up 1.33%. The worst performer was JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, down 3.87%. Looking across the full list, the pressure was spread across both larger and mid-sized pharma names. That confirms that today\u2019s weakness was not isolated.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Gainers_in_Nifty_Pharma_Today\"><\/span>Top Gainers in Nifty Pharma Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Session View<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunpharma\/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>24.9<\/td>\n<td>1.33%<\/td>\n<td>Strong positive support for the index<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ipcalab\/ipca-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Ipca Laboratories Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>21.6<\/td>\n<td>1.15%<\/td>\n<td>Helped offset broader sector weakness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/torntpharm\/torrent-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>42<\/td>\n<td>0.84%<\/td>\n<td>Steady intraday strength<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mankind\/mankind-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Mankind Pharma Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>0.59%<\/td>\n<td>Selective buying interest visible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These four stocks were the only gainers in the index and therefore the clear positive contributors to Nifty Pharma today. Among them, Sun Pharma stands out not just because it posted the highest percentage gain, but also because it is listed among the sector\u2019s heavyweight and most active names. When a major stock rises on a day when breadth is weak, its role in holding up the index becomes even more important.<\/p>\n<p>Ipca Laboratories also showed resilience, moving from an opening level of 1,882.1 to close at 1,903.7 after hitting an intraday high of 1,937.9. Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Mankind Pharma added further support, showing that selective strength still existed inside the sector despite the overall negative breadth.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Losers_in_Nifty_Pharma_Today\"><\/span>Top Losers in Nifty Pharma Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Session View<\/th>\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 Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-97.1<\/td>\n<td>-3.87%<\/td>\n<td>Sharpest drag among constituents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/glenmark\/glenmark-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-58.5<\/td>\n<td>-2.54%<\/td>\n<td>Notable pressure through the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/alkem\/alkem-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Alkem Laboratories Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-92.5<\/td>\n<td>-1.69%<\/td>\n<td>Extended weakness from open to close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/natcopharm\/natco-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Natco Pharma Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-11.5<\/td>\n<td>-1.28%<\/td>\n<td>Closed near the lower end of the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/auropharma\/aurobindo-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-20.5<\/td>\n<td>-1.25%<\/td>\n<td>Weak intraday structure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals was the biggest loser in the sector, sliding 3.87% from 2,506 to 2,408.9. The stock also touched 2,380 during the day, showing meaningful selling pressure. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Alkem Laboratories followed with steeper-than-sector-average declines.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, the list of drags was not limited to one theme or one size bucket. Along with the major losers above, other names such as Granules India, Biocon, Zydus Lifesciences, Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories, Laurus Labs, Cipla, and Divi\u2019s Laboratories also closed lower. That broad participation on the downside is exactly why the market breadth remains the most important read-through from today\u2019s session.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweight_Stocks_and_Their_Role_in_Todays_Move\"><\/span>Heavyweight Stocks and Their Role in Today\u2019s Move<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heavyweight stocks often shape how a sector index behaves. In Nifty Pharma today, the heavyweight basket showed a mixed performance. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunpharma\/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.<\/a> rose 1.33%, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/torntpharm\/torrent-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/a> gained 0.84%, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mankind\/mankind-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Mankind Pharma Ltd.<\/a> added 0.59%. Those gains helped support the benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>However, that support was countered by declines in other large and closely watched names. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/divislab\/divi-s-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Divi&#8217;s Laboratories Ltd.<\/a> fell 0.33%, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/cipla\/cipla-ltd-share-price-today\">Cipla Ltd.<\/a> lost 0.64%, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/drreddy\/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Dr. Reddy&#8217;s Laboratories Ltd.<\/a> dropped 0.75%, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/zyduslife\/zydus-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-today\">Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.<\/a> declined 0.99%, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/auropharma\/aurobindo-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.<\/a> fell 1.25%.<\/p>\n<p>This mixed heavyweight setup explains why the index decline remained small even though most stocks were weak. In effect, leadership pockets prevented a larger headline loss, but they were not strong enough to turn the entire sector positive.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Active_Pharma_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span>Most Active Pharma Stocks to Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most active and closely watched names in the verified dataset include Sun Pharma, Divi\u2019s Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Cipla, Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories, Mankind Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, Lupin, Abbott India, and Aurobindo Pharma. These stocks matter because they often carry higher market attention and can influence sentiment across the broader pharma segment.<\/p>\n<p>Among these active names, Sun Pharma and Torrent Pharmaceuticals stood out positively, while Divi\u2019s Laboratories, Cipla, Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories, Zydus Lifesciences, Lupin, Abbott India, and Aurobindo Pharma ended in the red. That mixed but slightly negative profile in active names aligns with the broader conclusion from the breadth data: the sector had selective strength, but not enough to overcome widespread weakness.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Structure_and_Technical_Reading_Based_on_Available_Data\"><\/span>Price Structure and Technical Reading Based on Available Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using the available verified session data, Nifty Pharma\u2019s near-term price structure can be described as sideways to bearish. The index opened at 26,337.9, traded up to 26,434.35, slipped to 26,205.4, and finally closed at 26,313.8. Since the close was below both the open and the previous close, the day ended with a mildly negative bias.<\/p>\n<p>The intraday range was 228.95 points, calculated from the day high and day low. The index did attempt an early push higher, but it could not sustain momentum near the top of the range. That inability to hold stronger levels, combined with weak breadth, makes the session more defensive than constructive.<\/p>\n<p>Because only verified price and breadth figures are being used here, the technical view remains intentionally grounded. The main observation is that buyers were present, but not dominant. The market absorbed some of the broader selling through gains in select leaders, yet the underlying tone remained soft. For the next session, traders will likely watch whether the sector can improve breadth and hold above the lower part of today\u2019s range.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_From_the_Available_Session_Data\"><\/span>Historical Context From the Available Session Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compared with the previous close of 26,361.9, Nifty Pharma today ended lower by 48.1 points. That confirms a single-day negative move, though not a deep correction at the index level. The more useful historical insight from today\u2019s dataset is internal, not long term: the market showed divergence between index stability and constituent weakness.<\/p>\n<p>Such sessions are often more informative than they first appear. When an index falls only 0.18% but 80% of its stocks decline, investors should focus less on the small benchmark move and more on the quality of participation. In sector analysis, participation often matters as much as performance. Healthy rallies usually bring broader buying, while fragile sessions tend to depend on a smaller group of leaders.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Investors_Should_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_Pharma\"><\/span>What Investors Should Watch Next in Nifty Pharma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After today\u2019s close, the first thing investors should track is whether market breadth improves. If the number of advancing pharma stocks rises meaningfully in the next session, today\u2019s weakness may look more like a temporary soft patch inside a still-selective sector. If breadth remains weak again, then the small index decline seen today could begin to matter more.<\/p>\n<p>The second key monitor is leadership. Sun Pharma, Ipca Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, and Mankind Pharma were the only gainers today. If these names continue to attract buying while more constituents stabilize, the sector can regain balance. But if the leaders also start losing momentum while the weaker stocks remain under pressure, the broader tone may deteriorate.<\/p>\n<p>Third, investors should watch whether steep losers such as JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, and Alkem Laboratories see follow-through selling or bargain support. Sharp one-day declines in sector constituents can either deepen into a trend or reverse quickly. The next session\u2019s behavior around these names can offer useful clues about sentiment inside the pharma space.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nifty Pharma closed at 26,313.8, down 48.1 points or 0.18%.<\/li>\n<li>The session looked mild at the index level, but internal breadth was weak.<\/li>\n<li>Only 4 stocks advanced, while 16 declined.<\/li>\n<li>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries was the top gainer, up 1.33%.<\/li>\n<li>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals was the top loser, down 3.87%.<\/li>\n<li>Heavyweight support from Sun Pharma and Torrent Pharmaceuticals helped limit the index decline.<\/li>\n<li>The day\u2019s structure points to a sideways to bearish short-term tone based on available price data.<\/li>\n<li>For the next session, breadth and follow-through in both leaders and laggards will be critical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 20px 0 8px;\">Published on 19 August 2026 at 4:07 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: bold;\"><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 style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 6px; background: #1f4e79; color: #fff !important; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\">Know More &#8211; Log In<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><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: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Nifty_Pharma_today\"><\/span>1. What is Nifty Pharma today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Pharma today closed at 26,313.8, down 48.1 points or 0.18% from the previous close.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_did_Nifty_Pharma_fall_today\"><\/span>2. Why did Nifty Pharma fall today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Pharma fell mainly because 16 of its 20 constituents closed in the red, showing broad-based weakness despite gains in a few leading stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_was_the_opening_value_of_Nifty_Pharma_today\"><\/span>3. What was the opening value of Nifty Pharma today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Pharma opened at 26,337.9.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_was_the_day_high_and_day_low_of_Nifty_Pharma\"><\/span>4. What was the day high and day low of Nifty Pharma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index touched a high of 26,434.35 and a low of 26,205.4 during the session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\"><\/span>5. Which stock gained the most in Nifty Pharma today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. was the top gainer, rising 1.33% to close at 1,900.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\"><\/span>6. Which stock fell the most in Nifty Pharma today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals Ltd. was the worst performer, falling 3.87% to 2,408.9.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_many_Nifty_Pharma_stocks_advanced_today\"><\/span>7. How many Nifty Pharma stocks advanced today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Four stocks advanced in Nifty Pharma today.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_many_Nifty_Pharma_stocks_declined_today\"><\/span>8. How many Nifty Pharma stocks declined today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sixteen stocks declined in the index today.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_for_Nifty_Pharma_today\"><\/span>9. What is the advance-decline ratio for Nifty Pharma today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.25, meaning there was one advancing stock for every four declining stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_stocks_supported_Nifty_Pharma_today\"><\/span>10. Which stocks supported Nifty Pharma today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ipca Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, and Mankind Pharma were the only stocks that closed higher and supported the index.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_does_todays_market_breadth_indicate_for_Nifty_Pharma\"><\/span>11. What does today\u2019s market breadth indicate for Nifty Pharma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Today\u2019s breadth indicates weak internal participation. Even though the index fell only 0.18%, 80% of constituents closed lower.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_is_the_short-term_view_on_Nifty_Pharma_based_on_todays_data\"><\/span>12. 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