Top 5 Performing Pharma Mutual Funds – Top Fund Gave Over 9% Return in March

The Nifty 50 index reclaimed the 23,350 mark on Friday, March 23, 2025, showing signs of resilience and gaining ground for the 5th consecutive session as of 3:23 PM. While the broader market sentiment has remained optimistic this week, certain sectors have outperformed significantly, particularly the Nifty Pharma and Nifty Healthcare indices.

Nifty Pharma Index Posts Best Weekly Performance in Three Years

As of 3:23 PM on Friday, the Nifty Pharma index was up 1.14% for the day. More notably, it has registered a weekly gain of over 6%, making it the index’s strongest weekly performance since March 2022, when it recorded a 6.34% rise. This trend suggests growing investor interest in the pharmaceutical space, likely driven by earnings expectations, sectoral tailwinds, and defensive allocation amid market volatility.

So far in March, the Pharma index has risen by 9.25%, indicating strong month-to-date momentum.

Nifty Healthcare Index Also Delivers Robust Gains

Alongside pharma, the Nifty Healthcare index has also shown impressive strength. With a weekly gain of 7.24%, it has logged its best weekly performance. As of March 21, its month-to-date gain stands at 10.53%, reflecting strong investor sentiment across healthcare and allied segments.

Top Performing Pharma & Healthcare Mutual Funds

In light of this strong sectoral performance, mutual funds focused on healthcare and pharma have also posted notable returns. 

Below are 5 mutual funds from the sectoral mutual fund that have gained significantly in March 2025:

Note: Data is as of March 20, 2025 and it’s of regular funds. 

The top-performing fund among the list has delivered returns of over 9% during the month, reflecting the ongoing investor enthusiasm around the pharma and healthcare space.

Final Thoughts

While the recent rally in pharma and healthcare indices may be driven by a confluence of factors, including favourable sector outlook, policy support, or defensive rotation, it highlights the importance of sector-based diversification. Sectoral mutual funds, though more concentrated in nature, may offer exposure to such themes for investors who wish to track specific trends in the market.

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