{"id":233875,"date":"2026-09-07T16:16:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T10:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-closing-bell-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T16:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T10:46:28","slug":"nifty-pharma-today-closing-bell-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-closing-bell-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Pharma Today: Index Ends 0.12% Higher at 25,596.65"},"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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#Nifty_Pharma_today_a_positive_close_amid_mixed_stock_moves\" title=\"Nifty Pharma today: a positive close amid mixed stock moves\">Nifty Pharma today: a positive close amid mixed stock moves<\/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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#What_was_Nifty_Pharmas_closing_level_on_22_October_2026\" title=\"What was Nifty Pharma\u2019s closing level on 22 October 2026?\">What was Nifty Pharma\u2019s closing level on 22 October 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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-pharma-today-closing-bell-2026\/#How_was_Nifty_Pharmas_market_breadth\" title=\"How was Nifty Pharma\u2019s market breadth?\">How was Nifty Pharma\u2019s market breadth?<\/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-closing-bell-2026\/#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-closing-bell-2026\/#Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_decliners_in_Nifty_Pharma\" title=\"Which stocks were the biggest decliners in Nifty Pharma?\">Which stocks were the biggest decliners 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-closing-bell-2026\/#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 0.12% higher at 25,596.65, up 30.75 points from its previous close of 25,565.90.<\/li>\n<li>The index recovered from an intraday low of 25,113.55 and finished below its day high of 25,656.20.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was mixed: 9 stocks advanced while 11 declined, showing that the index\u2019s gain came despite more stocks closing lower.<\/li>\n<li>Aurobindo Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Cipla were among the notable gainers, while JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Gland Pharma and Lupin were among the key decliners. Watch whether the index can remain above 25,596.65 next session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Pharma_today_a_positive_close_amid_mixed_stock_moves\"><\/span>Nifty Pharma today: a positive close amid mixed stock moves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nifty Pharma today<\/strong> closed with a modest gain of 0.12% in the 22 October 2026 session, finishing at 25,596.65. The index added 30.75 points over the previous close of 25,565.90, making it the strongest performer among the tracked NSE sector indices for the day.<\/p>\n<p>The session was not a one-way advance. Nifty Pharma opened at 25,367.05, slipped to 25,113.55 during the day and later climbed to 25,656.20. Its closing level was 59.55 points below the session high, while remaining 483.10 points above the low. This price action indicates a recovery from lower levels before the close, even as stock-level participation remained divided.<\/p>\n<p>For a broader market-sector perspective, readers can follow the <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=\"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<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>25,565.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>25,367.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>25,113.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>25,656.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close<\/td>\n<td>25,596.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Session move<\/td>\n<td>+30.75 points (+0.12%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The index opened 198.85 points below the prior close, then travelled through a 542.65-point intraday range from low to high. By the end of the session, it had moved back above the previous close. The close, recorded at 4:15 PM IST, left Nifty Pharma near the upper end of its day\u2019s 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 top gaining sector index on 22 October, although its 0.12% rise was measured rather than broad-based. The complete session ranking across the tracked indices, from strongest to weakest, was as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Nifty Pharma: +0.12%.<\/li>\n<li>Nifty Bank: -0.09%.<\/li>\n<li>Nifty Financial Services: -0.14%.<\/li>\n<li>Nifty Mid Select: -0.39%.<\/li>\n<li>Nifty Metal: -0.52%.<\/li>\n<li>Nifty Auto: -0.73%.<\/li>\n<li>Nifty IT: -1.05%.<\/li>\n<li>Nifty FMCG: -1.41%.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The ranking places pharma at the head of the group because it was the only index in this comparison to close in positive territory. Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services recorded comparatively contained declines, whereas FMCG, IT and Auto saw larger percentage falls.<\/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 sector\u2019s stocks presented a mixed closing picture. Of the 20 Nifty Pharma stocks, 9 advanced and 11 declined, with none unchanged. The advance-decline reading of 0.82 shows that gainers were fewer than decliners, despite the index ending higher.<\/p>\n<p>This contrast is important: an index can rise while more individual stocks fall, depending on the relative price moves across its stocks. In this session, positive moves in select names coexisted with notable declines elsewhere in the sector.<\/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 prominent Nifty Pharma names, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sunpharm\/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries<\/a> gained 0.74% to Rs. 1,758.00 and finished at its day high. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/torntpharm\/torrent-pharmaceuticals-ltd-share-price-today\">Torrent Pharmaceuticals<\/a> rose 1.35% to Rs. 4,615.30, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/cipl\/cipla-ltd-share-price-today\">Cipla<\/a> advanced 1.29% to Rs. 1,330.90, also ending at its intraday high.<\/p>\n<p>There was counterweight from other widely followed names. Divi\u2019s Laboratories fell 0.30% to Rs. 9,162.00 and Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories declined 0.44% to Rs. 1,239.00. The mix reinforces the breadth reading: the index closed green, but participation was not uniform across larger pharma stocks.<\/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>+2.03% to Rs. 1,610.90<\/td>\n<td>Strongest percentage gainer among the highlighted stocks; closed at its day high.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zydus Lifesciences<\/td>\n<td>+1.58% to Rs. 1,135.00<\/td>\n<td>Finished close to its day high of Rs. 1,138.50.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Torrent Pharmaceuticals<\/td>\n<td>+1.35% to Rs. 4,615.30<\/td>\n<td>Added Rs. 61.50 and remained a notable positive contributor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cipla<\/td>\n<td>+1.29% to Rs. 1,330.90<\/td>\n<td>Closed at its intraday high.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals<\/td>\n<td>-3.87% to Rs. 2,408.90<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage decline among the highlighted stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gland Pharma<\/td>\n<td>-2.88% to Rs. 2,850.40<\/td>\n<td>One of the sharper declines 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>Aurobindo Pharma led the gainers with a 2.03% rise to Rs. 1,610.90, exactly matching its day high. Zydus Lifesciences followed with a 1.58% gain to Rs. 1,135.00. Torrent Pharmaceuticals gained 1.35%, Cipla rose 1.29% and Granules India added 1.16% to Rs. 817.00. These gains helped lift the index through a session where decliners remained in the majority.<\/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 fell 3.87% to Rs. 2,408.90 after trading between Rs. 2,380.00 and Rs. 2,525.50. Gland Pharma declined 2.88% to Rs. 2,850.40, while Lupin lost 2.14% to Rs. 1,922.00. Biocon slipped 1.40%, and Abbott India fell 1.25%. These declines explain why the positive index finish should be read alongside the softer breadth.<\/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>Aurobindo Pharma, after closing at Rs. 1,610.90, its day high.<\/li>\n<li>Zydus Lifesciences, after a 1.58% rise to Rs. 1,135.00.<\/li>\n<li>Torrent Pharmaceuticals, following its 1.35% advance to Rs. 4,615.30.<\/li>\n<li>Cipla, which ended at Rs. 1,330.90, its intraday high.<\/li>\n<li>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, after a 3.87% fall to Rs. 2,408.90.<\/li>\n<li>Gland Pharma, after closing 2.88% lower at Rs. 2,850.40.<\/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 positive close itself. Nifty Pharma rose 30.75 points, recovered substantially from its intraday low and ended only 59.55 points under the day high. Several notable gainers also closed at their session highs, including Aurobindo Pharma and Cipla. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries likewise ended at its day high after gaining 0.74%.<\/p>\n<p>Relative performance was another favourable feature. Nifty Pharma was the only positive index in the complete sector comparison, while every other tracked index ended lower. That distinction puts the 0.12% gain in context, even though it was modest in absolute terms.<\/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 narrow participation. Eleven Nifty Pharma stocks declined against nine gainers, producing an advance-decline ratio below one. Sharp falls in JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Gland Pharma and Lupin sat alongside the gains in Aurobindo Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Cipla.<\/p>\n<p>The closing level also remained below the day high after a wide intraday range. The next session will show whether the index can build on its recovery or whether the mixed breadth continues to limit follow-through.<\/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 offered relative strength at the sector-index level, finishing first in the day\u2019s sector ranking. Its close above the previous close was achieved after an early lower opening and a dip to 25,113.55, highlighting a recovery during the session.<\/p>\n<p>Stock selection within the sector remained important. Aurobindo Pharma\u2019s 2.03% advance was the largest gain among the highlighted names, while Zydus Lifesciences, Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Cipla also closed higher. In contrast, the largest declines were concentrated in JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Gland Pharma and Lupin.<\/p>\n<p>The mixed breadth means the positive index move should be assessed alongside individual price performance rather than as a uniform sector advance. The session combined a positive headline index result with more decliners than advancers.<\/p>\n<p>In the next session, watch whether Nifty Pharma holds above 25,596.65 and whether the breadth improves from 9 advancers versus 11 decliners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 22 October 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_Pharmas_closing_level_on_22_October_2026\"><\/span>What was Nifty Pharma\u2019s closing level on 22 October 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Pharma closed at 25,596.65, up 30.75 points or 0.12% from the previous close of 25,565.90.<\/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\u2019s day high was 25,656.20 and its day low was 25,113.55.<\/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>Nifty Pharma rose 0.12%, while every other tracked sector index closed lower in the session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_Nifty_Pharmas_market_breadth\"><\/span>How was Nifty Pharma\u2019s market breadth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nine stocks advanced and 11 declined, with no stocks unchanged.<\/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>Aurobindo Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Cipla and Granules India were the top gainers listed for the session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_decliners_in_Nifty_Pharma\"><\/span>Which stocks were the biggest decliners in Nifty Pharma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JB Chemicals &amp; Pharmaceuticals, Gland Pharma, Lupin, Biocon and Abbott India were the biggest decliners listed for the session.<\/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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