{"id":221607,"date":"2026-08-27T16:16:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T16:16:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:46:34","slug":"nifty-pharma-today-27-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Pharma Today: Index Rises 0.84% to 26,848.75"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Quick_sector_takeaways\" title=\"Quick sector takeaways\">Quick sector takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_Pharma_today_an_end-of-session_strength_check\" title=\"Nifty Pharma today: an end-of-session strength check\">Nifty Pharma today: an end-of-session strength check<\/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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-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-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_Pharma_the_top_gaining_sector_index\" title=\"Why was Nifty Pharma the top gaining sector index?\">Why was Nifty Pharma the top gaining sector index?<\/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-27-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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_Nifty_Pharmas_breadth_at_the_close\" title=\"How was Nifty Pharma\u2019s breadth at the close?\">How was Nifty Pharma\u2019s breadth at the close?<\/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-27-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-27-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-27-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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-pharma\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-pharma\">Nifty Pharma<\/a><\/a> ended 0.84% higher, adding 222.45 points to close at 26,848.75.<\/li>\n<li>The index finished above its previous close of 26,626.30 and just 7.30 points below its day high of 26,856.05.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was positive: 13 of 20 tracked stocks advanced, while seven declined. Zydus Lifesciences, Laurus Labs and Torrent Pharmaceuticals were among the leading gainers.<\/li>\n<li>For the next session, investors can track whether the index holds near its closing level and how the mixed moves in stocks such as JB Chemicals, Lupin and Gland Pharma develop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the 27 August 2026 closing bell update, <strong>nifty pharma today<\/strong> stood out as the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices. The index ended the session at 26,848.75, up 222.45 points, or 0.84%, from 26,626.30. Data in this update was recorded at 4:15:00 PM IST.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Pharma_today_an_end-of-session_strength_check\"><\/span>Nifty Pharma today: an end-of-session strength check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Pharma opened at 26,677.15, already above the previous close, and traded between 26,607.95 and 26,856.05 through the day. Its closing level of 26,848.75 placed it near the session high, reflecting a firm end to the day in index terms. The gain was accompanied by positive participation across the sector, although stock-level performance was not uniform.<\/p>\n<p>The 0.84% advance was the strongest gain among the configured sector indices for the session. This makes the pharma index the key positive sectoral reference point in the closing bell picture, based on the reported index moves. The closing value was also 171.60 points above the day\u2019s opening level, showing that the index improved from its opening mark by the end of trade.<\/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>Measure<\/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>26,626.30<\/td>\n<td>Base for the day\u2019s comparison<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>26,677.15<\/td>\n<td>Above the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>26,607.95<\/td>\n<td>Lowest reported index level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>26,856.05<\/td>\n<td>Highest reported index level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LTP<\/td>\n<td>26,848.75<\/td>\n<td>Up 222.45 points, or 0.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The intraday range was 248.10 points from low to high. Importantly, the final level sat close to the top of that range rather than near the low. That is an observation on the day\u2019s price positioning, not an indication of what the index will do next.<\/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 ranked first among the configured sector indices by percentage gain on 27 August. Its 0.84% rise was ahead of Nifty Mid Select, which was marginally higher by 0.01%, while several other tracked sector indices ended lower. As a result, pharma was the session\u2019s top gaining sector index in this comparison.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking gives the move added context: the index\u2019s advance was not simply positive in isolation; it was the strongest reported gain across the configured group. Readers following the broader market can review the wider closing-bell dashboard through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>.<\/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>Participation within the index was constructive. Of the 20 display-safe stocks tracked, 13 advanced and seven declined, with no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio was 1.86, meaning gainers outnumbered decliners by a meaningful margin.<\/p>\n<p>Positive breadth matters because the index rise was accompanied by gains across more stocks than losses. At the same time, the presence of seven decliners shows that the session was selective rather than uniformly positive. The spread between leaders and laggards remained wide, with Zydus Lifesciences rising 3.41% and JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals falling 3.87%.<\/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 supplied heavyweight set presented a broadly positive picture. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunpharma\/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries<\/a> rose 0.73% to 1,913.30, while Divi\u2019s Laboratories gained 0.39% to 9,060. Torrent Pharmaceuticals added 2.23% to 4,999 and Cipla advanced 1.23% to 1,420. Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories was lower by 0.42% at 1,177.<\/p>\n<p>The listed active-stock set included Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Divi\u2019s Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Cipla and Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories. Within this group, four stocks ended higher and one ended lower. Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Cipla closed at their respective day highs, while their closing positions are simply intraday price observations.<\/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\/zyduslife\/zydus-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-today\">Zydus Lifesciences<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+3.41% to 1,189.20<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage gainer in the supplied sector list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lauruslabs\/laurus-labs-ltd-share-price-today\">Laurus Labs<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+2.25% to 1,929.40<\/td>\n<td>One of the day\u2019s strongest 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>+2.23% to 4,999<\/td>\n<td>Featured among both leading gainers and heavyweight stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/cipla\/cipla-ltd-share-price-today\">Cipla<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+1.23% to 1,420<\/td>\n<td>Ended at its reported day high.<\/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 2,408.90<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage decliner in the supplied sector list.<\/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>Zydus Lifesciences led the gainers with a 3.41% rise to 1,189.20, after trading between 1,142.10 and 1,195.40. Laurus Labs followed with a 2.25% increase to 1,929.40, closing close to its day high of 1,930. Torrent Pharmaceuticals gained 2.23% to 4,999, its reported day high. Cipla added 1.23% to 1,420, also at its day high, while Mankind Pharma rose 0.99% to 2,417.50.<\/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 declined 3.87% to 2,408.90, after a day range of 2,380 to 2,525.50. Lupin fell 1.23% to 2,158.10 and Gland Pharma slipped 1.02% to 2,873.50. Abbott India was down 0.77% at 26,350, while Natco Pharma declined 0.67% to 857.60. These declines coexisted with the index\u2019s positive overall finish.<\/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>Zydus Lifesciences, following its sector-leading 3.41% advance.<\/li>\n<li>Laurus Labs, which closed at 1,929.40, close to its day high.<\/li>\n<li>Torrent Pharmaceuticals, which ended at its day high of 4,999.<\/li>\n<li>Cipla, which also finished at its day high of 1,420.<\/li>\n<li>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, the session\u2019s largest percentage decliner.<\/li>\n<li>Lupin, after its 1.23% decline to 2,158.10.<\/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 constructive evidence is clear in the reported numbers: Nifty Pharma gained 0.84%, closed near its day high, and had 13 advancing stocks against seven decliners. Leading gains in Zydus Lifesciences, Laurus Labs, Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Cipla added to the positive cross-section of stock moves. Positive moves among several supplied heavyweight names also aligned with the higher index close.<\/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>The session still contained notable stock-specific weakness. JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals fell 3.87%, while Lupin, Gland Pharma, Abbott India, Natco Pharma, Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories and Ajanta Pharma also ended lower. The index\u2019s near-high close and positive breadth describe this session only; the next session\u2019s direction will depend on fresh price action across both leaders and laggards.<\/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-bell outcome for nifty pharma today was constructive on both index direction and breadth. A 222.45-point gain from the previous close, together with a finish just below the day high, placed pharma at the top of the configured sector ranking.<\/p>\n<p>The leadership was distributed across multiple names rather than resting on a single stock. Zydus Lifesciences led the percentage gainers, while Laurus Labs, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Cipla and Mankind Pharma also posted notable advances. This breadth complemented positive moves in supplied heavyweight stocks such as Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Divi\u2019s Laboratories.<\/p>\n<p>However, the divergence in constituent returns remains relevant. The sharp decline in JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals and lower closes in several peers underline that stock selection and sector direction did not move in lockstep during the session.<\/p>\n<p>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 27 August 2026 at 4:15 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 ended at 26,848.75 on 27 August 2026, up 222.45 points or 0.84% from its previous close of 26,626.30.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_Pharma_the_top_gaining_sector_index\"><\/span>Why was Nifty Pharma the top gaining sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 0.84% gain was the highest percentage advance among the configured sector indices in the supplied closing-bell data.<\/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 26,856.05 and a day low of 26,607.95.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_Nifty_Pharmas_breadth_at_the_close\"><\/span>How was Nifty Pharma\u2019s breadth at the close?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thirteen of 20 tracked stocks advanced and seven 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>Zydus Lifesciences gained 3.41%, Laurus Labs rose 2.25%, and Torrent Pharmaceuticals added 2.23%.<\/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 percentage decliner, falling 3.87% to 2,408.90.<\/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. This sector-index update is for informational and educational purposes only and is not personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"Nifty Pharma Today: Index Rises 0.84% to 26,848.75\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-27T10:45:00.125Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-27T10:45:00.125Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-27-august-2026-closing-bell\/\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"about\":\"Nifty Pharma sector index movement\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What was Nifty Pharma today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Pharma ended at 26,848.75 on 27 August 2026, up 222.45 points or 0.84% from its previous close of 26,626.30.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why was Nifty Pharma the top gaining sector index?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 0.84% gain was the highest percentage advance among the configured sector indices in the supplied closing-bell data.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What were Nifty Pharma\u2019s day high and day low?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The index recorded a day high of 26,856.05 and a day low of 26,607.95.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How was Nifty Pharma\u2019s breadth at the close?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Thirteen of 20 tracked stocks advanced and seven declined, with no unchanged stocks.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Pharma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Zydus Lifesciences gained 3.41%, Laurus Labs rose 2.25%, and Torrent Pharmaceuticals added 2.23%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stock fell the most in Nifty Pharma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals was the largest percentage decliner, falling 3.87% to 2,408.90.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nifty Pharma closed 0.84% higher at 26,848.75 on 27 August 2026, emerging as the top gaining configured sector index. 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