{"id":230598,"date":"2026-09-04T10:05:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T04:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-4-september-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T10:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T04:35:07","slug":"nifty-pharma-today-4-september-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-4-september-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Pharma Today: Index Down 0.20% in Early Trade"},"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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-bell\/#Nifty_Pharma_today_early-session_update\" title=\"Nifty Pharma today: early-session update\">Nifty Pharma today: early-session update<\/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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-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-4-september-2026-opening-bell\/#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-4-september-2026-opening-bell\/#2_What_was_the_Nifty_Pharma_intraday_range\" title=\"2. What was the Nifty Pharma intraday range?\">2. What was the Nifty Pharma intraday range?<\/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-4-september-2026-opening-bell\/#3_How_was_Nifty_Pharma_breadth_in_early_trade\" title=\"3. How was Nifty Pharma breadth in early trade?\">3. How was Nifty Pharma breadth in early trade?<\/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-4-september-2026-opening-bell\/#4_Which_stock_was_the_top_gainer_in_Nifty_Pharma\" title=\"4. Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty Pharma?\">4. Which stock was the top gainer in 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-4-september-2026-opening-bell\/#5_Which_stock_was_the_biggest_loser_in_Nifty_Pharma\" title=\"5. Which stock was the biggest loser in Nifty Pharma?\">5. Which stock was the biggest loser 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-4-september-2026-opening-bell\/#6_Where_can_I_track_Nifty_Pharma_stocks\" title=\"6. Where can I track Nifty Pharma stocks?\">6. Where can I track Nifty Pharma stocks?<\/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-4-september-2026-opening-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> was down 0.20%, or 54.20 points, at 26,604.45 in the early session on 4 September 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The index was below its previous close of 26,658.65 after trading between 26,504.90 and 26,695.00 during the session so far.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was negative: 15 of 20 displayed stocks declined, while five advanced and none were unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Ajanta Pharma and Alkem Laboratories led the declines, while Aurobindo Pharma, Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories and Biocon were among the gainers. Watch whether breadth improves through the session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Pharma_today_early-session_update\"><\/span>Nifty Pharma today: early-session update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nifty Pharma today<\/strong> reflected a mildly weak opening-bell tone, with the index at 26,604.45, down 54.20 points or 0.20% from the previous close of 26,658.65. The move places the index below both its prior close and opening level of 26,659.55 as of 10:00:00 AM IST.<\/p>\n<p>The decline is modest at the index level, but the stock-level picture is broader: three-fourths of the displayed pharma shares were in the red. This indicates that the early pressure was spread across the sector rather than being restricted to one or two names. At the same time, a group of gainers within the index kept the overall fall contained.<\/p>\n<p>For readers tracking the sector through the day, the key facts are the index\u2019s position relative to its opening level, the intraday range and whether the advance-decline balance begins to narrow. The current reading remains an early-session snapshot rather than a full-day outcome.<\/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>Early-session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>26,604.45<\/td>\n<td>Down 54.20 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>26,658.65<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>26,695.00<\/td>\n<td>Above the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>26,504.90<\/td>\n<td>Below the opening level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The index opened at 26,659.55, close to the previous close, climbed to 26,695.00 and later moved down to 26,504.90. Its last traded level of 26,604.45 was 90.55 points above the day low and 90.55 points below the day high, placing it at the midpoint of the session\u2019s range so far. This is an observation on the early intraday range, not a directional forecast.<\/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 losing sector index among the configured sector indices at this reading. Nifty FMCG was lower by 0.22%, while Nifty Pharma followed with a 0.20% fall. Nifty Auto was marginally lower by 0.02%, whereas several other tracked sector indices were positive.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking provides useful context for the sector\u2019s early movement. The decline in pharma was not the deepest among the tracked indices, but it was sufficiently broad to place the group near the weaker end of the sector board. The ranking may change as prices update through the trading day.<\/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 displayed Nifty Pharma stocks, 15 were decliners and five were advancers, with no stock unchanged. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.33, meaning there was roughly one advancing stock for every three declining stocks.<\/p>\n<p>That breadth profile is more negative than the index\u2019s 0.20% decline alone may suggest. It shows that losses were distributed across a sizeable part of the index, even as advances in select shares moderated the aggregate move. Monitoring the count of gainers and losers alongside the index level can help distinguish a narrow move from a broader sector move.<\/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 showed mixed but mostly negative participation. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunpharma\/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries<\/a> was down 0.36% at Rs 1,909.10, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/divislab\/divi-s-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Divi\u2019s Laboratories<\/a> fell 0.62% to Rs 9,192.50. Cipla declined 0.65% to Rs 1,385.60.<\/p>\n<p>On the positive side, Torrent Pharmaceuticals gained 0.16% to Rs 4,913.50 and Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories rose 0.41% to Rs 1,159.70. The supplied active-stock watchlist includes these same key names, making their intraday direction relevant to the sector\u2019s evolving tone. The mix of declines and gains among these stocks aligns with an index move that is negative but limited in magnitude.<\/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>Rs 2,408.90, -3.87%<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage decliner among the displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ajantpharm\/ajanta-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Ajanta Pharma<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Rs 3,474.80, -1.31%<\/td>\n<td>One of the sharpest early declines in the sector.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/alkem\/alkem-laboratories-ltd-share-price-today\">Alkem Laboratories<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Rs 5,140.50, -1.01%<\/td>\n<td>Its fall added to the negative breadth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/auropharma\/aurobindo-pharma-ltd-share-price-today\">Aurobindo Pharma<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,649.40, +0.74%<\/td>\n<td>Top percentage gainer in the displayed group.<\/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>Rs 1,159.70, +0.41%<\/td>\n<td>Provided positive counterweight within key names.<\/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>Aurobindo Pharma led the gainers with a 0.74% rise to Rs 1,649.40 and was trading at its day high. Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories advanced 0.41%, Biocon gained 0.36%, Ipca Laboratories rose 0.30% and Torrent Pharmaceuticals added 0.16%.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of five gainers shows that the sector was not uniformly weak. Aurobindo Pharma, Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories and Biocon were the strongest positive movers by percentage among the displayed stocks, while Ipca Laboratories and Torrent Pharmaceuticals also stayed above their previous closes.<\/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 largest loser, down 3.87% to Rs 2,408.90 after trading between Rs 2,380.00 and Rs 2,525.50. Ajanta Pharma fell 1.31% to Rs 3,474.80, while Alkem Laboratories declined 1.01% to Rs 5,140.50.<\/p>\n<p>Zydus Lifesciences was lower by 0.89%, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals fell 0.78%, and Natco Pharma slipped 0.77%. These moves, alongside declines in other displayed constituents, shaped the sector\u2019s negative breadth in early trade.<\/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>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals:<\/strong> It was the largest percentage decliner and traded across a wide early-session range.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aurobindo Pharma:<\/strong> It led the sector\u2019s gainers and was at its day high at the reported level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ajanta Pharma:<\/strong> It was among the leading losers and traded close to its day low.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Divi\u2019s Laboratories:<\/strong> The heavyweight was down 0.62% at Rs 9,192.50.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories:<\/strong> It was among the positive heavyweight names, up 0.41%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries:<\/strong> Its 0.36% decline keeps it relevant to the broader sector read.<\/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 the presence of five advancing stocks despite the negative sector print. Aurobindo Pharma\u2019s 0.74% gain, followed by gains in Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories, Biocon, Ipca Laboratories and Torrent Pharmaceuticals, shows that buying interest remained visible in select pharma names.<\/p>\n<p>The index also stood at the midpoint of its intraday range at the stated time, after recovering from the day low of 26,504.90. This early-session position, together with positive moves in some heavyweight names, kept the overall index decline at 0.20%.<\/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: 15 of 20 displayed stocks were lower. The leading declines in JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Ajanta Pharma and Alkem Laboratories were materially larger than the gains recorded by the top advancers.<\/p>\n<p>The index also remained below its previous close and its opening level at 10:00:00 AM IST. Until the gainers-to-losers balance improves or the index moves back above these reference points, the early-session picture remains one of measured sector pressure.<\/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 presents a split early-session setup: the index decline is contained, but the breadth is decisively negative. That distinction matters because a small index move can coexist with wider stock-level weakness.<\/p>\n<p>The heaviest pressure came from JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Ajanta Pharma and Alkem Laboratories, while Aurobindo Pharma and Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories offered visible offsets. Divi\u2019s Laboratories, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Cipla were also lower, reinforcing the softer tone among several prominent names.<\/p>\n<p>The intraday range of 26,504.90 to 26,695.00 gives traders a clear view of the session\u2019s movement so far, without assigning a technical interpretation to either level. Readers can follow the sector\u2019s live developments through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether Nifty Pharma today can improve its breadth while holding closer to its previous close of 26,658.65.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 4 September 2026 at 10:04 AM 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=\"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 was at 26,604.45, down 54.20 points or 0.20%, as of 10:00:00 AM IST on 4 September 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_was_the_Nifty_Pharma_intraday_range\"><\/span>2. What was the Nifty Pharma intraday range?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index traded between a day low of 26,504.90 and a day high of 26,695.00.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_was_Nifty_Pharma_breadth_in_early_trade\"><\/span>3. How was Nifty Pharma breadth in early trade?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among 20 displayed stocks, 15 declined and five advanced, while none were unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_stock_was_the_top_gainer_in_Nifty_Pharma\"><\/span>4. Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty Pharma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aurobindo Pharma was the top gainer among the displayed stocks, rising 0.74% to Rs 1,649.40.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_stock_was_the_biggest_loser_in_Nifty_Pharma\"><\/span>5. Which stock was the biggest loser in Nifty Pharma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals was the biggest loser among the displayed stocks, falling 3.87% to Rs 2,408.90.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Where_can_I_track_Nifty_Pharma_stocks\"><\/span>6. Where can I track Nifty Pharma stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can track the sector and its displayed stocks on the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-pharma\">Nifty Pharma screener<\/a> on Univest.<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. 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