Nifty Auto Today: Index Surges 1.84% to 29,647.90

Closing Bell | 7 August 2026:Nifty Auto emerged as the top gaining sector index in the configured sector-index set, rising 534.50 points, or 1.84%, to close at 29,647.90. The index finished at its day high after trading between 29,011.30 and 29,647.90. The session showed broad participation, with 13 of 15 displayed stocks advancing.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty Auto today closed at 29,647.90, up 534.50 points or 1.84% from the previous close of 29,113.40.
• The index moved from a day low of 29,011.30 to a day high of 29,647.90, with the closing level matching the session high.
• Breadth was positive: 13 displayed stocks advanced, one declined and one was unchanged.
• Samvardhana Motherson International, Exide Industries, Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bharat Forge were among the leading gainers. Next session, market participants can track whether the breadth remains positive and whether the index holds near its closing level.

Nifty Auto today: a strong closing-bell finish

Nifty Auto today delivered the strongest gain among the configured sector indices. The index added 1.84% over its previous close, ending the session at 29,647.90. In point terms, the rise was 534.50 points from 29,113.40.

The index opened at 29,012.45, marginally below the previous close, and its low of 29,011.30 came early in the session range. It then moved higher through the day and closed at 29,647.90, which was also its intraday high. This end-of-session position places the index 636.60 points above its intraday low.

The advance was accompanied by positive participation across the displayed auto basket rather than being confined to a single stock. The day’s stock-level moves included gains in vehicle makers, auto-component names, battery-related exposure and tyre stocks, while one displayed stock ended lower and one was unchanged.

Price snapshot

The price snapshot highlights a session in which the index recovered from an opening level just below the prior close and finished at the upper end of its range. The closing level was 1.84% above the previous close and also represented the day’s peak. The intraday range was 636.60 points, measured from 29,011.30 to 29,647.90.

Sector ranking

Nifty Auto was the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices on 7 August. Its 1.84% rise was ahead of Nifty IT, which gained 1.42%, Nifty Metal, which added 0.50%, Nifty Mid Select, which rose 0.42%, and Nifty FMCG, which gained 0.13%. This ranking reflects the reported percentage movement for the session.

The distinction is notable because the auto index also closed at its intraday high. The combination of a leading sector-level percentage gain and a high-of-day close describes the day’s price action; it does not by itself indicate how the index will trade in the following session.

Constituent breadth

Participation within the displayed Nifty Auto basket was firmly positive. Of 15 displayed stocks, 13 advanced, one declined and one was unchanged. That gives an advance-decline ratio of 13:1 among stocks that moved.

Samvardhana Motherson International led the percentage gainers with an 8.71% rise, while Exide Industries and Hero MotoCorp gained more than 3% each. Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharat Forge, Bosch and TVS Motor also ended higher. At the other end, Maruti Suzuki India declined 0.31%, while Ashok Leyland was unchanged.

This breadth pattern is consistent with broad participation in the sector’s positive close. It also provides a useful starting point for the next session: the persistence of widespread advances, rather than the move of any one stock alone, will remain relevant to the sector’s short-term market picture.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The supplied heavyweight list showed mixed but largely positive movement. Mahindra & Mahindra gained 2.82% to ₹3,502, placing it among the stronger heavyweight moves. Tata Motors rose 0.48% to ₹347, Bajaj Auto added 0.36% to ₹11,662, and Eicher Motors gained 0.66% to ₹8,020. Maruti Suzuki India was the lone displayed decliner, down 0.31% to ₹14,037.

The supplied most-active stock list comprised Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors. Their varied moves show that the sector’s positive outcome extended beyond one price pattern: Mahindra & Mahindra posted a stronger gain, three of the other named stocks closed modestly higher, and Maruti Suzuki ended marginally lower.

Key Nifty Auto stocks

Biggest positive movers

Samvardhana Motherson International topped the gainers, rising ₹13.50 to ₹168.50, or 8.71%. Its intraday high was ₹169.80, above the closing level. Exide Industries gained ₹15.75, or 3.32%, to ₹490, after trading between ₹470.65 and ₹493.

Hero MotoCorp rose ₹174.50, or 3.14%, to ₹5,725, having reached ₹5,800 during the session. Mahindra & Mahindra added ₹96 to ₹3,502, a 2.82% gain, and closed close to its day high of ₹3,504.90. Bharat Forge increased ₹55.20, or 2.50%, to ₹2,265.20, against a session high of ₹2,270.

Biggest negative movers

Maruti Suzuki India was the sole displayed loser, declining ₹43, or 0.31%, to ₹14,037 from ₹14,080. The stock traded between ₹13,811 and ₹14,038, closing just below its day high. The limited number of decliners contrasted with the 13 advancing displayed stocks.

Stocks to watch next session

• Samvardhana Motherson International: after an 8.71% advance, it closed at ₹168.50 versus a day high of ₹169.80.
• Exide Industries: it gained 3.32% to ₹490 after touching ₹493 during the session.
• Hero MotoCorp: it rose 3.14% to ₹5,725, below its intraday high of ₹5,800.
• Mahindra & Mahindra: it added 2.82% to ₹3,502, near its day high of ₹3,504.90.
• Maruti Suzuki India: it closed 0.31% lower at ₹14,037, despite trading up to ₹14,038 intraday.
• Bosch: it rose 2.26% to ₹42,950 and closed at its day high.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence from the session is clear in the reported numbers. Nifty Auto gained 1.84%, led the configured sector-index rankings and closed at its day high. The index’s 636.60-point intraday advance from low to close also showed that the final level stood well above the session’s weakest point.

Breadth reinforced the index move: 13 of 15 displayed stocks advanced. The gainers included both leading percentage movers and stocks from the supplied heavyweight list. Mahindra & Mahindra’s 2.82% gain, along with positive closes for Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors, sat alongside larger advances in Samvardhana Motherson International, Exide Industries and Hero MotoCorp.

The cautious case

The same session also contained mixed stock-level outcomes. Maruti Suzuki India fell 0.31%, while Ashok Leyland was unchanged. In addition, the index opened at 29,012.45, below its previous close of 29,113.40, before reversing higher during the day.

A strong one-day sector move and a high-of-day close are observations from this session, not forecasts. For the next trading day, the key practical checks are whether the index remains near 29,647.90, whether gains continue to be distributed across the displayed basket, and whether the day’s leading movers retain positive price action.

Univest Insights

Nifty Auto today stood out on both relative performance and participation. Its 1.84% advance exceeded every other configured sector-index gain, while the close at 29,647.90 matched the day’s high. That combination made autos the leading sectoral pocket at the closing bell.

The index-level gain was supported by a wide set of displayed advances. Samvardhana Motherson International led with an 8.71% move, and Exide Industries, Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharat Forge and Bosch added notable gains. This was not a session in which all named stocks moved in the same direction, but the positive side was decisively broader.

For readers following the sector, the day’s range is a useful reference point: 29,011.30 was the low, 29,647.90 was the high and final level, and 29,113.40 was the previous close. These are the reported levels against which the next session’s movement can be viewed.

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Published on 7 August 2026 at 4:15 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

How did Nifty Auto close on 7 August 2026?

Nifty Auto closed at 29,647.90, up 534.50 points or 1.84% from its previous close of 29,113.40.

Was Nifty Auto the top gaining sector index?

Yes. Nifty Auto was the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices, with a 1.84% rise.

What were the day high and day low for Nifty Auto?

The index recorded a day high of 29,647.90 and a day low of 29,011.30. It closed at the day high.

How was Nifty Auto’s market breadth?

Of 15 displayed stocks, 13 advanced, one declined and one was unchanged.

Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Auto?

Samvardhana Motherson International led with an 8.71% gain, followed by Exide Industries at 3.32%, Hero MotoCorp at 3.14%, Mahindra & Mahindra at 2.82% and Bharat Forge at 2.50%.

Which Nifty Auto stock declined?

Maruti Suzuki India was the only displayed decliner, falling 0.31% to ₹14,037.