Sector Performance Today (24 September 2026): Pharma Leads, Financials Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks
Quick answer
Sector-wise market performance for 24 September 2026: Pharma up -0.57% and Financials at -3.22%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
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Quick summary
Leading sector
Pharma
-0.57%
Lagging sector
Financials
-3.22%
Breadth
3 up / 47 down
Which sectors moved on 24 September 2026
Pharma was the strongest pocket at an average -0.57% across our large-cap universe, while Financials was the weakest at -3.22%. Market breadth stood at 3 advances against 47 declines out of 50 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 23,063.10 (-1.66%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
Sector heatmap
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| Sector | Average change | Advances | Declines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharma | -0.57% | 1 | 4 |
| IT | -0.69% | 0 | 5 |
| Energy | -1.02% | 2 | 4 |
| FMCG | -1.17% | 0 | 5 |
| Materials | -1.22% | 0 | 4 |
| Consumer | -1.66% | 0 | 3 |
| Auto | -1.82% | 0 | 5 |
| Metal | -1.88% | 0 | 3 |
| Telecom | -2.08% | 0 | 1 |
| Infra | -2.10% | 0 | 3 |
| Financials | -3.22% | 0 | 10 |
NSE sector indices
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| Index | Level | % change |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | 55,438.50 | -2.00% |
| IT | 28,208.85 | -0.44% |
| Auto | 26,730.10 | -1.60% |
| FMCG | 45,759.35 | -1.09% |
| Pharma | 27,028.70 | -0.46% |
| Metal | 13,041.95 | -2.00% |
| Energy | 37,360.95 | -1.07% |
| Financials | 24,954.15 | -2.45% |
| Realty | 861.40 | -1.11% |
| Media | 1,554.25 | -0.81% |
| PSU Bank | 8,271.15 | -1.14% |
| Infra | 8,944.85 | -1.68% |
Most active stocks by volume
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| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC BANK LTD | 728.90 | -1.15% | 2,95,75,194 |
| HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD | 526.90 | -6.57% | 1,79,05,953 |
| TATA STEEL LIMITED | 188.02 | -1.49% | 1,57,01,549 |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1,219.20 | -2.36% | 1,39,23,795 |
| STATE BANK OF INDIA | 978.50 | -1.59% | 1,37,24,672 |
| BAJAJ FINANCE LIMITED | 982.00 | -6.23% | 1,33,85,656 |
| KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD | 405.00 | -2.04% | 1,27,99,846 |
| AXIS BANK LIMITED | 1,186.50 | -4.78% | 1,08,90,660 |
Strongest closes (near the day's high)
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| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. | 239.00 | +0.88% | 100% |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERV LT | 2,087.00 | -0.12% | 67% |
| NTPC LTD | 326.60 | +0.18% | 67% |
| COAL INDIA LTD | 422.00 | -0.60% | 63% |
| CIPLA LTD | 1,399.00 | +1.14% | 63% |
| HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD | 526.90 | -6.57% | 60% |
Weakest closes (near the day's low)
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| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRATECH CEMENT LIMITED | 11,056.00 | -0.90% | 0% |
| TECH MAHINDRA LIMITED | 1,543.00 | -0.91% | 0% |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1,219.20 | -2.36% | 0% |
| MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD | 2,982.70 | -1.75% | 0% |
| BHARTI AIRTEL LIMITED | 1,795.80 | -2.08% | 0% |
| APOLLO HOSPITALS ENTER. L | 8,888.50 | -2.03% | 0% |
Session takeaways
- Market pulse reads 5/100 — strong risk-off.
- NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 23,063.1 (-1.66%).
- Breadth in the large-cap universe: 3 advancing vs 47 declining, a negative bias.
- Pharma leads sectors at -0.57%, while Financials lags at -3.22%.
- Top large-cap gainer: CIPLA LTD +1.14%.
- Biggest laggard: HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD -6.57%.
- Gold futures at ₹1,50,626 (-0.45%).
- Gap scanner: 6 large caps opened above the previous close, 6 below; widest intraday swing is SBILIFE at 5.21%.
How to read sector rotation
Sector leadership tells you where money is rotating, which matters more than a single index print. Broad breadth with two or three sectors leading is a healthy trend; a rising index with negative breadth is usually narrow, index-heavyweight driven and fragile. Stocks closing in the top quarter of their day range show buyers in control into the close, and heavy volume confirms the move.
Key takeaways
- Leading sector: Pharma (-0.57%) — higher at the time of writing
- Lagging sector: Financials (-3.22%) — lower at the time of writing
- Breadth: 3 up / 47 down
About this report
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary. Historical fields such as trailing returns and 52-week extremes are computed on the adjusted daily series so splits and bonuses do not create false gaps. A timestamp outside market hours reflects the last traded or last published value, not a live tick.
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Sources
- NSE India equity and sector index board data via our exchange data feed
- TrendRipperX market dashboard
“This report is generated automatically from live exchange and official association data at the time stamped above. Prices move continuously — verify on the source before acting. Nothing here is investment advice.”
Frequently asked questions
Why is sector Performance Today (24 September 2026): Pharma Leads, Financials Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks making headlines?
Sector-wise market performance for 24 September 2026: Pharma up -0.57% and Financials at -3.22%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
Which sectors moved on 24 September 2026?
Pharma was the strongest pocket at an average -0.57% across our large-cap universe, while Financials was the weakest at -3.22%. Market breadth stood at 3 advances against 47 declines out of 50 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 23,063.10 (-1.66%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
What should you know about session takeaways?
Market pulse reads 5/100 — strong risk-off. NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 23,063.1 (-1.66%). Breadth in the large-cap universe: 3 advancing vs 47 declining, a negative bias. Pharma leads sectors at -0.57%, while Financials lags at -3.22%. Top large-cap gainer: CIPLA LTD +1.14%.
How to read sector rotation?
Sector leadership tells you where money is rotating, which matters more than a single index print. Broad breadth with two or three sectors leading is a healthy trend; a rising index with negative breadth is usually narrow, index-heavyweight driven and fragile.
What does key takeaways mean for investors?
Leading sector: Pharma (-0.57%) — higher at the time of writing. Lagging sector: Financials (-3.22%) — lower at the time of writing. Breadth: 3 up / 47 down.
What are the key points on about this report?
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary.
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