{"id":226487,"date":"2026-09-01T16:19:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-1-september-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T16:19:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:49:47","slug":"nifty-pharma-today-1-september-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-1-september-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Pharma Today: Index Falls 1.45% 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 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-1-september-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-1-september-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_Pharma_today_closing_bell_recap\" title=\"Nifty Pharma today: closing bell recap\">Nifty Pharma today: closing bell recap<\/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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-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-1-september-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_Nifty_Pharmas_closing_level_on_1_September_2026\" title=\"What was Nifty Pharma\u2019s closing level on 1 September 2026?\">What was Nifty Pharma\u2019s closing level on 1 September 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-1-september-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-1-september-2026-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_Pharma_the_top_losing_sector_index\" title=\"Why was Nifty Pharma the top losing sector index?\">Why was Nifty Pharma the top losing 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-1-september-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_the_breadth_within_Nifty_Pharma\" title=\"How was the breadth within Nifty Pharma?\">How was the breadth within Nifty Pharma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-1-september-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_gainers_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\" title=\"Which stocks were the biggest gainers in Nifty Pharma today?\">Which stocks were the biggest gainers 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-1-september-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_losers_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\" title=\"Which stocks were the biggest losers in Nifty Pharma today?\">Which stocks were the biggest losers 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-1-september-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 1.45% lower, down 393.80 points at 26,792.65 versus the previous close of 27,186.45.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 27,004.40 and 26,683.25 during the session, with its closing level remaining closer to the day\u2019s low than its high.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was negative: 13 of 20 displayed pharma stocks declined, while seven advanced and none were unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Divi\u2019s Laboratories and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries were among the notable drags, while Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories, Abbott India and Granules India rose. Watch whether the next session brings broader participation among gainers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As of 1 September 2026 at 4:15:00 PM IST, this end-of-session update tracks <strong>nifty pharma today<\/strong> through the index\u2019s actual close, intraday range and stock-level breadth.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Pharma_today_closing_bell_recap\"><\/span>Nifty Pharma today: closing bell recap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Pharma finished the session at 26,792.65, declining 393.80 points, or 1.45%, from 27,186.45. The sector index opened at 27,004.40, which was also its intraday high, and subsequently moved lower to touch 26,683.25. It recovered modestly from that low by the close but remained below both the opening level and the previous close.<\/p>\n<p>The closing pattern puts the focus on the difference between a few advancing names and the broader negative participation across pharma stocks. The index-level decline was accompanied by losses in several prominent stocks, while a smaller set of gainers offered selective counter-moves. This was therefore a weak closing session for the sector index, rather than a uniform move across every listed pharma name.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_snapshot\"><\/span>Price snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>27,186.45<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day open \/ high<\/td>\n<td>27,004.40<\/td>\n<td>The index did not exceed its opening level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>26,683.25<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level recorded during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close<\/td>\n<td>26,792.65<\/td>\n<td>Down 393.80 points or 1.45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The intraday range was 321.15 points between the high and low. From the opening level of 27,004.40, the index closed 211.75 points lower. Its close was 109.40 points above the day\u2019s low, an observation that highlights the late-session position within the day\u2019s range without assigning a cause to the move.<\/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 top losing sector index in the configured sector-index set on 1 September. Its 1.45% decline was marginally steeper than Nifty Mid Select\u2019s 1.43% fall and exceeded the declines recorded by Nifty Auto, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Bank. Nifty Metal was nearly flat, while Nifty IT and Nifty FMCG ended higher.<\/p>\n<p>That ranking gives the pharma move additional context: the sector was the weakest performer within the configured set for the session. It does not, by itself, explain why the index fell; it simply establishes the relative scale of the closing decline against the other tracked indices.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constituent_breadth\"><\/span>Constituent breadth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The breadth reading was clearly tilted towards declines. Of the 20 displayed stocks in the index, 13 fell and seven gained, leaving no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.54, meaning that for every advancing stock there were close to two declining stocks.<\/p>\n<p>Negative breadth aligned with the index\u2019s 1.45% fall. However, the presence of seven gainers shows that the session retained pockets of strength. Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories, Abbott India, Granules India, Cipla, Natco Pharma, Ipca Laboratories and Zydus Lifesciences closed higher even as the sector index finished lower.<\/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 and active-stock lists place the spotlight on Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Divi\u2019s Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Cipla and Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories. Within this group, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries fell 2.81%, Divi\u2019s Laboratories declined 3.19% and Torrent Pharmaceuticals lost 1.98%. Cipla added 0.98%, while Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories rose 1.44%.<\/p>\n<p>This split is important for reading the sector close. Three names in the supplied heavyweight group ended lower, including two of the larger percentage fallers, while two ended higher. The same names appear in the supplied active-stock set, making their closing moves useful reference points for tracking how the sector\u2019s larger and closely followed stocks behaved alongside the broader breadth data.<\/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\/jbchepharm\/jb-chemicals-and-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b92,408.90, down 3.87%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner among the supplied leading losers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/divislab\/divi-s-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Divi\u2019s Laboratories<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b99,165.00, down 3.19%<\/td>\n<td>Its decline stood out within the supplied heavyweight and active-stock lists.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunpharma\/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,929.00, down 2.81%<\/td>\n<td>It was among the named heavyweight stocks that closed lower.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/drreddy\/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,171.00, up 1.44%<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest percentage gainer in the supplied list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/abbotindia\/abbott-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Abbott India<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b926,135.00, up 1.10%<\/td>\n<td>Its gain provided a notable positive counterpoint within 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>Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories led the supplied gainers with a 1.44% rise to \u20b91,171. Abbott India followed with a 1.10% advance to \u20b926,135, while Granules India gained 1.05% to \u20b9837.20. Cipla rose 0.98% to \u20b91,423 and Natco Pharma added 0.92% to \u20b9849.20.<\/p>\n<p>These advances demonstrate that stock-specific strength was present despite the lower sector close. Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories reached an intraday high of \u20b91,179.90, Abbott India touched \u20b926,215 and Granules India recorded a high of \u20b9840.90. These are session observations, not explanations for their respective moves.<\/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 led the supplied losers, falling 3.87% to \u20b92,408.90 after trading between \u20b92,380 and \u20b92,525.50. Divi\u2019s Laboratories declined 3.19% to \u20b99,165, while Sun Pharmaceutical Industries fell 2.81% to \u20b91,929. Laurus Labs lost 2.79% to \u20b91,861.60 and Ajanta Pharma dropped 2.70% to \u20b93,504.80.<\/p>\n<p>Biocon also featured among the larger declines, down 2.66% to \u20b9401.05. The concentration of declines across these names was consistent with the sector\u2019s negative breadth and top-loser ranking for the day.<\/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<p>For the next session, market participants can track <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/divislab\/divi-s-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Divi\u2019s Laboratories<\/a>, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories, Abbott India and Cipla. This group captures both the sharper closing declines and the key positive movers from the session.<\/p>\n<p>Divi\u2019s Laboratories closed at \u20b99,165 after a 3.19% decline, while Sun Pharmaceutical Industries ended at \u20b91,929, down 2.81%. In contrast, Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories and Cipla closed higher. Watching whether these opposing moves broaden or reverse may offer a clearer read on participation within the pharma pack.<\/p>\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 lies in the seven advancing stocks and the gains in Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories, Abbott India, Granules India, Cipla, Natco Pharma, Ipca Laboratories and Zydus Lifesciences. Among the supplied heavyweight names, Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories and Cipla closed higher, showing that strength was not limited to a single stock.<\/p>\n<p>Nifty Pharma also closed 109.40 points above its intraday low of 26,683.25. That leaves the index off the session bottom, even though it ended decisively lower on the day. Any future assessment should continue to distinguish such observable price positioning from an assumed market catalyst.<\/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 is centred on the 1.45% index fall, the 13-to-seven decline-to-advance breadth split and the fact that the index opened at its high before moving lower. The close of 26,792.65 remained below the previous close of 27,186.45 and below the day\u2019s opening level.<\/p>\n<p>Several closely watched names also ended in the red. Divi\u2019s Laboratories, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Torrent Pharmaceuticals declined within the supplied heavyweight set, while JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals was the largest percentage loser among the highlighted stocks. The next session\u2019s breadth will be important in determining whether the pressure remains widespread or becomes more selective.<\/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 picture for nifty pharma today is one of sector-wide pressure with meaningful stock-level divergence. The index\u2019s rank as the top loser among the configured sector indices reflects the scale of the move, while breadth confirms that declining stocks outnumbered gainers.<\/p>\n<p>The intraday path was also notable: the index opened at 27,004.40, its high for the day, declined to 26,683.25 and settled at 26,792.65. This sequence frames the session as one where the closing level remained within the lower portion of the day\u2019s range.<\/p>\n<p>At the stock level, the contrast between the losses in JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Divi\u2019s Laboratories and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and the gains in Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories, Abbott India and Cipla provides the most useful read-through. Investors can follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a> for broader market context alongside this sector dashboard.<\/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 1 September 2026 at 4:18 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_Pharmas_closing_level_on_1_September_2026\"><\/span>What was Nifty Pharma\u2019s closing level on 1 September 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Pharma closed at 26,792.65, down 393.80 points or 1.45% from the previous close of 27,186.45.<\/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 27,004.40 and a day low of 26,683.25.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_Pharma_the_top_losing_sector_index\"><\/span>Why was Nifty Pharma the top losing sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Pharma fell 1.45%, the largest decline among the configured sector indices tracked in this update.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_the_breadth_within_Nifty_Pharma\"><\/span>How was the breadth within Nifty Pharma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among 20 displayed stocks, 13 declined and seven advanced, with no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_gainers_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\"><\/span>Which stocks were the biggest gainers in Nifty Pharma today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories gained 1.44%, followed by Abbott India at 1.10% and Granules India at 1.05%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_losers_in_Nifty_Pharma_today\"><\/span>Which stocks were the biggest losers in Nifty Pharma today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals fell 3.87%, Divi\u2019s Laboratories declined 3.19%, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries lost 2.81%.<\/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 Falls 1.45% in Closing Bell\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-01T10:45:00.140Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-01T10:45:00.140Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-1-september-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\u2019s closing level on 1 September 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Pharma closed at 26,792.65, down 393.80 points or 1.45% from the previous close of 27,186.45.\"}},{\"@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 27,004.40 and a day low of 26,683.25.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why was Nifty Pharma the top losing sector index?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Pharma fell 1.45%, the largest decline among the configured sector indices tracked in this update.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How was the breadth within Nifty Pharma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Among 20 displayed stocks, 13 declined and seven advanced, with no unchanged stocks.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stocks were the biggest gainers in Nifty Pharma today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories gained 1.44%, followed by Abbott India at 1.10% and Granules India at 1.05%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stocks were the biggest losers in Nifty Pharma today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals fell 3.87%, Divi\u2019s Laboratories declined 3.19%, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries lost 2.81%.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nifty Pharma ended 1.45% lower at 26,792.65 on 1 September 2026. 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