Lupin in Focus Today Following Independent FY26 ESG Rating Assignment | 16 October 2026

NSE: LUPIN · 16 October 2026 · Pre-market update

Previous close
₹1,953.20
Previous day change
-0.02%
High / Low
₹1,954.80 / ₹1,925.70
Volume
7.96 lakh
Previous trading day
14 October 2026
Key Takeaways
  • Lupin Limited enters the trading session following an independent Environmental, Social, and Governance rating assignment for FY26. Investors will evaluate the updated score and its components as the cash market prepares to open.
  • NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited independently assigned Lupin an ESG rating of 70 for FY26, compared to 71 for FY25. The company stated that it did not commission the rating, which saw a marginal decline due to lower social and governance scores by one point each.
  • Trading volume was 1.16 times the 20-day average daily volume.

LUPIN Company News Before Market Open

Lupin Limited enters the trading session following an independent Environmental, Social, and Governance rating assignment for FY26. Investors will evaluate the updated score and its components as the cash market prepares to open.

Independent governance and sustainability assessments help institutional investors gauge non-financial risk metrics. The prior session closed at ₹1,953.20, down 0.02%, reflecting tight consolidation near its 52-week low of ₹1,900.00.

7.96 lakh shares traded on 14 October 2026. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 6.85 lakh shares (1.16 times). The five-day average daily volume was 5.84 lakh shares.

Company-specific context
Independent ESG Rating Assigned by NSE Sustainability

Independent governance and sustainability assessments help institutional investors gauge non-financial risk metrics. The prior session closed at ₹1,953.20, down 0.02%, reflecting tight consolidation near its 52-week low of ₹1,900.00. Trading volume reached 795,620 shares in the previous trading day as the stock navigates a 20-day average close of ₹2,037.25.

Latest Company Developments

NSE Sustainability Assigns FY26 ESG Rating of 70
15 October 2026

NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited independently assigned Lupin an ESG rating of 70 for FY26, compared to 71 for FY25. The company stated that it did not commission the rating, which saw a marginal decline due to lower social and governance scores by one point each.

Independent sustainability evaluations provide benchmark metrics that institutional investors increasingly factor into long-term portfolio assessments.

Original source →

General Updates
15 October 2026

ESG Rating by NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited.

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Ownership & Transaction Activity

Shareholding
As of 30 June 2026
Promoter holding
46.85%
46.86% on 31 March 2026
FII/FPI
22.42%
21.71% on 31 March 2026
Institutional holding
47.07%
47.03% on 31 March 2026

NSE shareholding filing →

Mutual Fund Holdings

Mutual-fund ownership

Mutual funds held 14.84% on 30 June 2026. This compares with 16.93% on 31 March 2026, a change of -2.09 percentage points.

The filing reported 39 MF/UTI holders.

Hdfc Trustee Company Ltd. A/C Hdfc Balanced Advantage Fund
30 June 2026
2.00 crore shares · 4.37%
Nippon Life India Trustee Ltd- A/C Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund
30 June 2026
1.19 crore shares · 2.60%
Sbi Elss Tax Saver Fund
30 June 2026
89.59 lakh shares · 1.96%
These are quarterly holdings, rather than purchases or sales on the article date.

NSE shareholding filing →

What to Watch Next

  • Market sentiment and opening price action relative to the 52-week low of ₹1,900.00.
  • Order flow and volume trends at the market open following the ESG disclosure.
  • Price behavior around the 20-day low of ₹1,925.70 established in the prior session.

Other Dated Coverage

More LUPIN news and dated analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest LUPIN company news?

NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited independently assigned Lupin an ESG rating of 70 for FY26, compared to 71 for FY25. The company stated that it did not commission the rating, which saw a marginal decline due to lower social and governance scores by one point each.

How strong was LUPIN’s trading volume?

7.96 lakh shares traded, 1.16 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 14 October 2026.

Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?

They show holdings on 30 June 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.

Research & analysis: WittyTrades Research Desk
Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst

Disclaimer: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Registration with SEBI and NISM certification do not guarantee performance or returns. This article is for information and education, not personalised investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold.

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