
Pharmaceutical stocks surged on Tuesday, February 3, after the US and India reached a trade deal that lowered tariffs on Indian exports to 18% from the earlier 50%. The move lifted sentiment across pharma counters.
At around 9:30 am, the Nifty Pharma index was up nearly 3%, outperforming the broader market. In comparison, the Nifty 50 was trading about 2.7% higher.
Several pharma stocks saw strong buying interest. Aurobindo Pharma and Wockhardt jumped nearly 5%. Dr Reddy’s, Sun Pharma, Divi’s Laboratories, Piramal Pharma and Mankind Pharma gained over 3%.
Stocks such as Lupin, Biocon, Glenmark Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences and Alkem Laboratories were also up more than 2%.
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The sharp rally in pharma stocks reflects optimism around improved margins and earnings after the US–India trade deal. With lower tariffs easing export pressures, US-focused pharma companies are likely to remain in focus in the near term.
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Published on: Feb 3, 2026, 11:06 AM IST

Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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