Nifty Auto Today: Index Gains 0.25% in Early Trade

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty Auto rose 73.70 points, or 0.25%, to 29,436.75 in the early session on 13 August 2026.
• The index was above its previous close of 29,363.05, after moving between 29,370.45 and 29,508.35 during the session so far.
• Breadth was mixed: 7 of 15 tracked stocks advanced while 8 declined. Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and Bosch led the gainers.
• Watch whether the index can retain its gain as heavyweight moves remain split, with Mahindra & Mahindra higher while Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors trade lower.

Data timestamp: 13 August 2026 at 10:00:00 AM IST.

Nifty Auto today: early-session update

Nifty Auto today is showing measured early-session strength. The sector index climbed 0.25% to 29,436.75, adding 73.70 points from the previous close of 29,363.05. The move places the auto pack in positive territory even as stock-level participation remains divided.

The index opened at 29,399.25 and moved higher in the opening phase before touching 29,508.35. At the latest reading, it stood below that intraday peak but remained above both the opening level and the previous close. This indicates that the sector’s positive index reading has persisted through the early part of trade, without implying a direction for the rest of the session.

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Price snapshot

The day’s range so far is 137.90 points. The LTP is 66.30 points above the day low and 71.60 points below the day high, placing it near the middle of the opening range. The index is also 37.50 points above its opening level of 29,399.25.

Sector ranking

Nifty Auto is the top gaining sector index among the tracked sector indices in this early-session snapshot. Its 0.25% rise stands ahead of the flat reading in Nifty FMCG, while several other tracked indices are lower. Nifty Bank is down 0.32%, Nifty Financial Services is down 0.23%, Nifty IT is down 0.48%, Nifty Pharma is down 0.52% and Nifty Metal is down 0.82%.

The ranking is based on the index move, rather than the number of advancing stocks. That distinction matters today because the auto index is positive despite decliners slightly outnumbering advancers.

Constituent breadth

Of the 15 displayable Nifty Auto stocks, 7 advanced and 8 declined, with none unchanged. The advance-decline ratio stands at 0.88. This is mixed breadth: the sector index is higher, but the gain is not spread across a majority of the tracked stocks.

Among the positive names, stronger moves in Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and Bosch contrast with declines in Tube Investments of India, TVS Motor and Balkrishna Industries. The breadth profile makes it useful to track both the index level and the distribution of individual stock moves as the session develops.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The heavyweight picture is split. Mahindra & Mahindra rose 0.44% to Rs. 3,418.50, while Tata Motors gained 1.81% to Rs. 349.20. In contrast, Maruti Suzuki slipped 0.17% to Rs. 13,852, Bajaj Auto fell 0.32% to Rs. 11,663 and Eicher Motors eased 0.19% to Rs. 8,033.50.

The same set of names features among the active stocks list for the sector. Their mixed moves reinforce the gap between the positive index outcome and the slightly negative breadth count. Tata Motors’ sharper gain and Mahindra & Mahindra’s positive move are notable within this group, while the declines in other large names remain part of the early-session picture.

Key Nifty Auto stocks

Biggest positive movers

Ashok Leyland led the gainers, rising Rs. 5.59, or 3.16%, to Rs. 182.29. Its day high was Rs. 182.70, placing the latest price close to that intraday high. Tata Motors added Rs. 6.20, or 1.81%, to Rs. 349.20 after trading between Rs. 342.45 and Rs. 351.55.

Bosch gained Rs. 530, or 1.14%, to Rs. 47,010. Mahindra & Mahindra rose Rs. 14.90, or 0.44%, while Samvardhana Motherson International advanced Rs. 0.72, or 0.42%. These gains supplied the positive side of an otherwise mixed sector tape.

Biggest negative movers

Tube Investments of India fell Rs. 29.50, or 1.04%, to Rs. 2,809.50, with its LTP only Rs. 0.60 above the day low of Rs. 2,808.90. TVS Motor declined Rs. 39.20, or 0.90%, to Rs. 4,335.80. Balkrishna Industries was down Rs. 20.70, or 0.83%, at Rs. 2,476.20.

Exide Industries slipped 0.64% to Rs. 487.50, while Bajaj Auto declined 0.32% to Rs. 11,663. These moves help explain why the number of declining stocks is marginally higher despite the index remaining positive.

Stocks to watch next session

• Ashok Leyland: The top percentage gainer, closing in on its intraday high.
• Tata Motors: A 1.81% early-session gain and a day range of Rs. 342.45 to Rs. 351.55.
• Mahindra & Mahindra: Higher by 0.44%, with the LTP at Rs. 3,418.50.
• Tube Investments of India: The largest percentage decliner, near its day low.
• TVS Motor: Down 0.90% after trading as low as Rs. 4,328.
• Maruti Suzuki: Slightly lower at Rs. 13,852 after a Rs. 13,850-Rs. 13,938 range.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is straightforward: Nifty Auto is the leading gainer among the tracked sector indices, is above its previous close and is also above its opening level. Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, Bosch, Mahindra & Mahindra, Samvardhana Motherson International, Bharat Forge and MRF are all trading higher.

The index has held above the day low and remains positive after testing a higher level at 29,508.35. This reflects early-session index strength, although the breadth data shows that the move is selective rather than broad-based.

The cautious case

Caution comes from the split within the sector. Eight of the 15 tracked stocks are lower, compared with seven gainers. Several prominent names, including Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors, are in negative territory.

The LTP is below the day high, and the narrow imbalance in breadth means the positive index reading should be considered alongside individual stock dispersion. The opening-bell snapshot shows a sector gain, but not uniform strength across the auto basket.

Published on 13 August 2026 at 10:00 AM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty Auto today?

Nifty Auto is at 29,436.75, up 73.70 points or 0.25% from its previous close of 29,363.05.

What was the Nifty Auto day high and low?

The index recorded a day high of 29,508.35 and a day low of 29,370.45 in the early session.

Which stock is the top gainer in Nifty Auto?

Ashok Leyland is the top percentage gainer, up 3.16% at Rs. 182.29.

Which stock is the top loser in Nifty Auto?

Tube Investments of India is the top percentage loser, down 1.04% at Rs. 2,809.50.

How is Nifty Auto breadth today?

Seven tracked stocks are advancing and eight are declining, with no unchanged stocks.

Why is Nifty Auto the top gaining sector index?

Its 0.25% rise is the strongest gain among the tracked sector indices in this early-session update.

Univest Insights

Nifty Auto today presents a positive headline move with mixed underlying participation. The index’s 73.70-point advance places it at the top of the sector ranking, while the 7-to-8 advance-decline split shows that gains are concentrated in selected stocks rather than shared across the full basket.

Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and Bosch set the pace among gainers, while Tube Investments of India and TVS Motor lead the declines. The contrast is material because the index direction and constituent breadth are sending different, though not conflicting, early-session signals.

Heavyweight action adds another layer. Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are positive, whereas Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors are lower. Monitoring whether this divide narrows or widens can help put the index’s opening move in context.

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