Wockhardt Outperforms Sector Amid Broader Market Recovery and Small-Cap Gains

Wockhardt, a prominent player in the Pharmaceuticals & Drugs industry, has shown significant activity today, gaining 3.36% on March 21, 2025. This performance has allowed the stock to outperform its sector by 1.35%. Over the past four days, Wockhardt has demonstrated a robust upward trend, accumulating a total return of 16.68%.
The stock opened with a notable gain of 3.38% and reached an intraday high of Rs 1518.55. Wockhardt is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a strong short- to medium-term performance.

In the broader market context, the Sensex experienced a sharp recovery after a negative opening, currently trading at 76,928.90, up 0.76%. While the Sensex is above its 50-day moving average, the 50-day moving average itself is below the 200-day moving average. Small-cap stocks are leading the market today, with the BSE Small Cap index gaining 2.14%.

Wockhardt's performance metrics over various time frames highlight its resilience, with a remarkable 177.53% increase over the past year, significantly outpacing the Sensex's 5.92% gain during the same period.