Healthcare Services Stocks

These stocks represent companies associated with the business of providing medical services, diagnostic testing and other facilities. These firms are a crucial part of a country’s infrastructure. The performance of healthcare stocks is largely dependent on healthcare policies, technological advancements, drug development and other factors. Healthcare emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic have further increased investor interest in these stocks.

Investment in healthcare services sector stocks can begin after fulfilling the basic requirements of opening a demat account. Those new to stock investment can begin by opening a demat account on platforms like Upstox. Investors can open their demat account for free after completing their KYC and providing details of their Aadhaar and PAN cards. They can also seek help from SEBI-registered investment advisors before investing in healthcare services sector stocks.

Healthcare services sector stocks are prone to market volatility due to factors like technological disruptions, tough competition from market players etc. Sudden changes in government regimes can also impact healthcare services sector stocks as they may affect existing policies. Patent expirations and pricing pressures also influence stock prices.

Those planning for long-term investments with stable returns and better dividend yields can consider adding healthcare services sector stocks to their portfolio. The investment will also bring a sense of satisfaction among investors as they contribute to healthcare industry advancements. Investors must constantly assess a company’s financial performance and carefully evaluate its product profile, research pipeline and expansion plan before investing.

Shareholders of healthcare service firms can benefit from the industry's rapid growth prospect and enjoy stable returns and growth in the long term. Healthcare services sector stocks offer a stable investment opportunity, combining financial growth with a positive societal impact.

Largest Healthcare Services sector company is Max Healthcare Institute Ltd with a market capitalization of ₹106639.10.

Today's Top gainers in Hospital & Healthcare Services sector are:

Nephro Care India Ltd (4.98%)

GPT Healthcare Ltd (2.40%)

Global Health Ltd (1.90%)

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (1.43%)

Lotus Eye Hospital and Institute Ltd (1.39%)

Today's Top losers in Healthcare Services sector are:

Fortis Healthcare Ltd (-3.94%)

Artemis Medicare Services Ltd (-1.69%)

Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (-1.26%)

Maitreya Medicare Ltd (-1.23%)

Metropolis Healthcare Ltd (-1.18%)