{"id":224713,"date":"2026-08-31T16:17:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T16:17:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:47:48","slug":"nifty-pharma-today-31-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Pharma Today: Index Gains 0.72% in Closing Bell"},"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-31-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-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_Pharma_today_a_positive_close_with_selective_participation\" title=\"Nifty Pharma today: a positive close with selective participation\">Nifty Pharma today: a positive close with selective participation<\/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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-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-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_did_Nifty_Pharma_close_on_31_August_2026\" title=\"How did Nifty Pharma close on 31 August 2026?\">How did Nifty Pharma close on 31 August 2026?<\/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-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_Pharma\" title=\"What were the day high and day low for Nifty Pharma?\">What were the day high and day low for Nifty Pharma?<\/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-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_Pharma_the_second_top_gaining_sector_index\" title=\"Why was Nifty Pharma the second top gaining sector index?\">Why was Nifty Pharma the second 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_Pharma_stocks\" title=\"How was the breadth in Nifty Pharma stocks?\">How was the breadth in Nifty Pharma stocks?<\/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-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\" title=\"Which stocks gained the most in Nifty Pharma today?\">Which stocks 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-31-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_declined_the_most_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\" title=\"Which stocks declined the most in Nifty Pharma today?\">Which stocks declined the most in Nifty Pharma today?<\/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-31-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 194.60 points, or 0.72%, higher at 27,186.45, compared with its previous close of 26,991.85.<\/li>\n<li>The index moved between 26,713.10 and 27,188.45 during the session and finished just 2 points below its day high.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was mixed: 9 of 20 display-safe stocks advanced while 11 declined, showing that the sector\u2019s positive close was not broad-based.<\/li>\n<li>Aurobindo Pharma, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Divi\u2019s Laboratories were among the notable gainers, while JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Zydus Lifesciences and Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories declined. The next session will test whether the index can retain its firm closing position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this end-of-session wrap for <strong>nifty pharma today<\/strong>, the sector index emerged as the second top gainer among the configured sector indices on 31 August 2026. The closing data was last updated at 4:15:01 PM IST.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Pharma_today_a_positive_close_with_selective_participation\"><\/span>Nifty Pharma today: a positive close with selective participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Pharma closed at 27,186.45, up 194.60 points from the previous close of 26,991.85. The 0.72% gain placed the index behind only Nifty Bank among the configured sector indices for the day. The index opened at 27,001.85, marginally above the prior close, slipped to an intraday low of 26,713.10, and then recovered decisively to finish near the session high.<\/p>\n<p>The close near the day\u2019s peak is a straightforward indication that the index regained ground after the intraday low. However, the underlying stock picture was divided, with decliners outnumbering advancers. That contrast makes the index-level rise notable: strength in a select group of pharma stocks was sufficient to lift the sector benchmark despite more stocks ending lower.<\/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<p>The index\u2019s LTP stood at <strong>27,186.45<\/strong>, against a previous close of <strong>26,991.85<\/strong>. This translates into an absolute gain of 194.60 points and a percentage rise of 0.72%. Its day high was 27,188.45 and its day low was 26,713.10, a range of 475.35 points.<\/p>\n<p>At the close, Nifty Pharma was only 2.00 points below its intraday high. It was also 184.60 points above the opening level of 27,001.85. These figures describe a session in which the index moved from an early dip to a firm finish, while remaining within the day\u2019s established 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 in the configured set, rising 0.72%. Nifty Bank led the gains with a 0.92% increase, while Nifty Mid Select gained 0.41% and Nifty Financial Services added 0.03%. In contrast, Nifty IT fell 0.29%, Nifty Auto slipped 0.04%, Nifty FMCG declined 1.69%, and Nifty Metal dropped 2.45%.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking reflects the actual closing move of each index in the configured group. For Nifty Pharma, the 0.72% advance was therefore a meaningful relative performance result within this sector-index comparison, even as the constituents showed a mixed distribution of daily returns.<\/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>Of the 20 display-safe Nifty Pharma stocks, 9 advanced and 11 declined, with none unchanged. The advance-decline ratio was 0.82, meaning that for every advancing stock there were roughly 1.22 declining stocks. Breadth was thus negative even though the index ended in positive territory.<\/p>\n<p>This difference between the headline index move and stock-level breadth is important for readers tracking <strong>nifty pharma today<\/strong>. It shows that the sector\u2019s gain was selective rather than evenly spread across the basket. The strong moves in some stocks coincided with declines in several others, leaving the index higher but participation uneven.<\/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>Among the listed heavyweight stocks, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunpharma\/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries<\/a> rose 3.37% to Rs. 1,984.80, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/divislab\/divi-s-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Divi\u2019s Laboratories<\/a> gained 2.47% to Rs. 9,467.00. Torrent Pharmaceuticals added 0.32% to Rs. 5,066.00. On the other side, Cipla fell 1.00% and Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories declined 2.00%.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied active-stock list also included Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Divi\u2019s Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Cipla and Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories. Within this group, the positive moves in Sun Pharma and Divi\u2019s Laboratories stood alongside declines in Cipla and Dr. Reddy\u2019s, reinforcing the mixed but selectively strong closing pattern across the sector.<\/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>Aurobindo Pharma<\/td>\n<td>+4.36% to Rs. 1,717.00<\/td>\n<td>It was the leading percentage gainer among the supplied sector stocks and closed at its day high.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries<\/td>\n<td>+3.37% to Rs. 1,984.80<\/td>\n<td>Its strong gain featured within the supplied heavyweight and active-stock lists.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Divi\u2019s Laboratories<\/td>\n<td>+2.47% to Rs. 9,467.00<\/td>\n<td>It closed at its day high and was included among the supplied heavyweight and active stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals<\/td>\n<td>-3.87% to Rs. 2,408.90<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner among the supplied sector stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zydus Lifesciences<\/td>\n<td>-2.49% to Rs. 1,161.30<\/td>\n<td>Its decline was among the sharper negative moves in the sector.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/auropharma\/aurobindo-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Aurobindo Pharma<\/a> led the gainers, rising 4.36% to Rs. 1,717.00 after trading between Rs. 1,635.10 and Rs. 1,717.00. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries followed with a 3.37% increase to Rs. 1,984.80, also closing at its day high. Divi\u2019s Laboratories added 2.47% to Rs. 9,467.00 and likewise finished at the session high.<\/p>\n<p>Mankind Pharma advanced 1.52% to Rs. 2,419.20, while Ipca Laboratories and Ajanta Pharma each gained 1.26%. These positive movers supplied the strongest upward individual returns within the sector\u2019s closing landscape.<\/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 was the steepest decliner, falling 3.87% to Rs. 2,408.90. Zydus Lifesciences declined 2.49% to Rs. 1,161.30, while Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories fell 2.00% to Rs. 1,154.40 and closed at its day low.<\/p>\n<p>Natco Pharma lost 1.44% to Rs. 841.50, and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals declined 1.39% to Rs. 2,480.00. Other negative closes included Abbott India, Laurus Labs, Cipla, Granules India, Alkem Laboratories and Gland Pharma. Their combined presence explains why the sector\u2019s breadth remained tilted towards decliners despite the index gain.<\/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>Aurobindo Pharma:<\/strong> closed at Rs. 1,717.00, its day high, after a 4.36% gain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries:<\/strong> finished at Rs. 1,984.80, its day high, up 3.37%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Divi\u2019s Laboratories:<\/strong> ended at Rs. 9,467.00, its day high, gaining 2.47%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals:<\/strong> closed at Rs. 2,408.90 after a 3.87% decline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zydus Lifesciences:<\/strong> ended at Rs. 1,161.30, down 2.49%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories:<\/strong> finished at Rs. 1,154.40, its day low, after a 2.00% fall.<\/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 visible in the index close and the performance of several leading gainers. Nifty Pharma rose 0.72%, recovered from the intraday low of 26,713.10, and finished at 27,186.45, just below its day high of 27,188.45. Aurobindo Pharma, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Divi\u2019s Laboratories posted gains of more than 2%, while Mankind Pharma also advanced over 1%.<\/p>\n<p>These outcomes gave the index a positive close and placed it second in the configured sector ranking. The position near the day high is an observation of closing strength, while the individual gains show where the day\u2019s positive stock-level momentum was concentrated.<\/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 cautious case rests on breadth. Eleven of the 20 display-safe sector stocks declined, compared with nine advancers. The advance-decline ratio of 0.82 shows that the positive index result was achieved alongside a larger number of falling stocks.<\/p>\n<p>Sharp declines in JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Zydus Lifesciences and Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories, along with losses in several other stocks, underline this uneven participation. Readers assessing the next session can therefore track whether gains broaden beyond the leading positive movers or whether the divergence between the index and breadth persists.<\/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>Nifty Pharma today delivered a positive closing result of 0.72%, with the index ending at 27,186.45. The session\u2019s high-low range and the near-high close frame the index action as a firm end-of-day recovery from the intraday low.<\/p>\n<p>At the stock level, Aurobindo Pharma, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Divi\u2019s Laboratories provided prominent positive moves. Their closing positions at their respective day highs are observations that place them among the session\u2019s strongest performers.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, breadth remained negative, with 11 declines against 9 advances. This makes it useful to separate the index outcome from the wider constituent distribution rather than treating the sector rise as uniform across all pharma stocks.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can follow the broader market context through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a> and monitor the sector through the Nifty Pharma screener. 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 31 August 2026 at 4:16 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=\"How_did_Nifty_Pharma_close_on_31_August_2026\"><\/span>How did Nifty Pharma close on 31 August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Pharma closed at 27,186.45, up 194.60 points or 0.72% from its previous close of 26,991.85.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_Pharma\"><\/span>What were the day high and day low for Nifty Pharma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a day high of 27,188.45 and a day low of 26,713.10.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_Pharma_the_second_top_gaining_sector_index\"><\/span>Why was Nifty Pharma the second top gaining sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 0.72% gain was second only to Nifty Bank\u2019s 0.92% rise among the configured sector indices.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_Pharma_stocks\"><\/span>How was the breadth in Nifty Pharma stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of 20 display-safe stocks, 9 advanced and 11 declined, while none remained unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\"><\/span>Which stocks gained the most in Nifty Pharma today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aurobindo Pharma rose 4.36%, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries gained 3.37%, and Divi\u2019s Laboratories advanced 2.47%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_declined_the_most_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\"><\/span>Which stocks declined the most in Nifty Pharma today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals fell 3.87%, Zydus Lifesciences declined 2.49%, and Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories lost 2.00%.<\/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 Gains 0.72% in Closing Bell\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-31T10:45:01.158Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-31T10:45:01.158Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-31-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\":\"How did Nifty Pharma close on 31 August 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Pharma closed at 27,186.45, up 194.60 points or 0.72% from its previous close of 26,991.85.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What were the day high and day low for Nifty Pharma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The index recorded a day high of 27,188.45 and a day low of 26,713.10.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why was Nifty Pharma the second top gaining sector index?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 0.72% gain was second only to Nifty Bank\u2019s 0.92% rise among the configured sector indices.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How was the breadth in Nifty Pharma stocks?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Of 20 display-safe stocks, 9 advanced and 11 declined, while none remained unchanged.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stocks gained the most in Nifty Pharma today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Aurobindo Pharma rose 4.36%, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries gained 3.37%, and Divi\u2019s Laboratories advanced 2.47%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stocks declined the most in Nifty Pharma today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals fell 3.87%, Zydus Lifesciences declined 2.49%, and Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories lost 2.00%.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nifty Pharma closed 0.72% higher at 27,186.45 on 31 August 2026, ranking as the second top gaining configured sector index. 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