Zydus Lifesciences adds 5.2% in Nifty Pharma
Key Highlights
Nifty Pharma rose 1.61% to 27,140.00 at 11:34 IST on 30 Oct 2026. 17 of 20 member stocks were higher. Full sector table.
- Nifty Pharma rose 1.61% to 27,140.00 at 11:34 IST.
- 17 of 20 member stocks were higher.
- Zydus Lifesciences had the largest gain at +5.16%.
- The was +0.48%.
Figures as of: 11:34 IST, Friday 30 October 2026
The Nifty Pharma index rose 1.61% to 27,140.00 at 11:34 IST on Friday 30 October 2026. This follows a previous close of 26,710.80 for the index. Among the 20 member stocks, 17 were higher. Zydus Lifesciences recorded the largest gain at +5.16%.
Nifty Pharma today
| Level | Change today | |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty Pharma (11:34 IST) | 27,140.00 | +1.61% (+429.20 points) |
| Previous close | 26,710.80 | – |
| Opened at | 26,745.30 | +0.13% |
| Day’s range | 26,681.20 – 27,142.80 | high +1.62% on the previous close |
| Nifty 50 | 23,047.00 | +0.48% |
| India VIX | 15.40 | +1.89% |
How it compares with other sectors
| Sector index | Change today |
|---|---|
| Nifty IT | +2.16% |
| Nifty Pharma | +1.61% |
| Nifty Healthcare Index | +1.52% |
| Nifty India Consumption | +0.40% |
| Nifty CPSE | +0.38% |
| Nifty Financial Services | +0.04% |
| Nifty Infrastructure | −0.07% |
| Nifty Auto | −0.12% |
| Nifty Bank | −0.12% |
| Nifty PSE | −0.14% |
| Nifty Metal | −0.23% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | −0.46% |
| Nifty Realty | −0.49% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | −0.53% |
| Nifty FMCG | −0.70% |
| Nifty Energy | −0.89% |
| Nifty Media | −1.02% |
| Nifty Chemicals Index | −1.13% |
Nifty Pharma stocks today
| Stock | Price | Change | Volume vs average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zydus Lifesciences | ₹1,245.50 | +5.16% | 0.95× |
| Laurus Labs | ₹2,354.90 | +4.94% | 2.73× |
| Sai Life Sciences | ₹1,543.40 | +3.19% | 1.19× |
| Piramal Pharma | ₹238.00 | +3.13% | 1.56× |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | ₹1,795.80 | +1.98% | 0.44× |
| Torrent Pharmaceuticals | ₹4,659.00 | +1.72% | 0.38× |
| Ajanta Pharma | ₹3,517.10 | +1.66% | 0.40× |
| Mankind Pharma | ₹2,508.50 | +1.59% | 0.21× |
| Aurobindo Pharma | ₹1,676.90 | +1.02% | 0.29× |
| Cipla | ₹1,371.20 | +0.97% | 0.36× |
| Lupin | ₹2,009.00 | +0.96% | 0.19× |
| Divi’s Laboratories | ₹9,755.50 | +0.95% | 0.63× |
| Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories | ₹1,355.50 | +0.78% | 0.16× |
| Alkem Laboratories | ₹5,118.50 | +0.78% | 0.14× |
| Gland Pharma | ₹3,090.00 | +0.50% | 0.15× |
| Ipca Laboratories | ₹1,929.70 | +0.18% | 0.51× |
| Abbott India | ₹26,150.00 | +0.02% | 0.24× |
| Biocon | ₹351.55 | −0.10% | 0.18× |
| Glenmark Pharmaceuticals | ₹2,319.00 | −0.86% | 0.20× |
| Wockhardt | ₹1,905.00 | −0.93% | 0.36× |
Seventeen of the 20 member stocks were higher, while 3 were lower. Zydus Lifesciences led with a gain of +5.16%. The Nifty Pharma index rose 1.61%, while the Nifty 50 gained 0.48%.
Where Nifty Pharma stands
| Reference point | Level | Nifty Pharma now against it |
|---|---|---|
| Previous close (2026-10-28) | 26,541.35 | +2.26% |
| Close five sessions earlier (2026-10-22) | 25,596.65 | +6.03% |
| Close about a month ago (2026-09-30) | 26,438.00 | +2.66% |
| 52-week high close (2026-08-31) | 27,186.45 | −0.17% |
| 52-week low close (2026-02-01) | 21,535.30 | +26.03% |
The index level of 27,140.00 compares to 26,541.35 on 2026-10-28. It is +6.03% against the close of 25,596.65 on 2026-10-22. The index stands at −0.17% against its 52-week high close of 27,186.45.
Nifty Pharma: FAQs
How much has the Nifty Pharma index risen today?
Nifty Pharma rose 1.61% to 27,140.00 at 11:34 IST on Friday 30 October 2026, against a previous close of 26,710.80.
Which Pharma stock is rising the most today?
Zydus Lifesciences had the largest gain at +5.16%, trading at ₹1,245.50 at 11:34 IST on Friday 30 October 2026.
Are all Pharma stocks up today?
17 of 20 stocks in Nifty Pharma were higher at 11:34 IST on Friday 30 October 2026.
How does Nifty Pharma compare with the Nifty 50 today?
Nifty Pharma was +1.61% against +0.48% for the Nifty 50 at 11:34 IST on Friday 30 October 2026.
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