Nifty Auto Today: Index Gains 0.28% in Early Trade

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty Auto rose 79.75 points, or 0.28%, to 28,921.25 in the opening session on 1 September 2026, compared with its previous close of 28,841.50.
• The index opened at 29,090.30, which was also its intraday high, and later traded down to 28,812.30 before the 10:00 AM IST update.
• Breadth was mixed: seven of 15 displayed stocks advanced while eight declined. Balkrishna Industries, Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto led the gainers, while Bharat Forge, Bosch and Samvardhana Motherson were among the notable laggards.
• What to watch is whether the index can retain its gain despite a slightly negative advance-decline balance and whether the leading gainers sustain their early-session moves.

Nifty Auto today: early-session update

Nifty Auto today is positive in early trade, with the index standing at 28,921.25 at 10:00 AM IST. The 79.75-point rise from the previous close of 28,841.50 translates into a gain of 0.28%.

The index began the session at 29,090.30 and touched the same level as its day high. It subsequently moved lower, with the session low recorded at 28,812.30. Even after moving below the previous close during the morning range, the index was back in positive territory at the latest update. This places the auto index among the better-performing configured sector indices in the opening session.

The early read is constructive at the index level, but the composition of moves remains important. Gains in several prominent auto names are being balanced by declines across other stocks in the basket, making this a selective rather than broad-based advance.

Price snapshot

The difference between the day high and day low was 278 points in the early session. With the latest level below the open but above the previous close, the index had given up part of its opening strength while remaining modestly higher for the day.

Sector ranking

Nifty Auto was the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices at the latest update. Its 0.28% rise trailed Nifty FMCG, which was up 0.39%, while it stood ahead of Nifty Metal, which gained 0.25%. This ranking reflects the actual percentage move at 10:00 AM IST rather than a view on future performance.

The distinction is useful because the index’s positive showing came in a mixed sector landscape. Nifty Auto’s placement near the top of the configured gainers highlights relative early-session strength, even as the internal stock-level picture remained divided.

Constituent breadth

Of the 15 displayed Nifty Auto stocks, seven were advancing and eight were declining, with no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio was 0.88, indicating that decliners narrowly outnumbered gainers even though the index was higher.

This divergence shows why index direction and breadth should be read together. The positive index move indicates that gains in some stocks were sufficient to lift the benchmark, whereas the breadth data shows that participation was not uniform across the group. Investors tracking Univest Market View can place this sector move alongside the broader market’s live developments.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

Among the supplied heavyweight stocks, Mahindra & Mahindra rose 1.32% to 3,325.20, Tata Motors gained 1.59% to 313.75, Bajaj Auto advanced 1.81% to 12,349, and Eicher Motors added 0.58% to 8,000. Maruti Suzuki, however, declined 1.04% to 13,406.

The supplied most-active list includes Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors. Their mixed moves mirror the sector’s split breadth: four of these five stocks were positive, while Maruti Suzuki was lower. Bajaj Auto and Tata Motors were above their previous closes but below their respective day highs at the update.

Key Nifty Auto stocks

Biggest positive movers

Balkrishna Industries led the sector gainers with a 2.60% rise to 2,338.40. Hero MotoCorp followed with a 2.53% gain to 5,588, while Bajaj Auto rose 1.81% to 12,349. Tata Motors gained 1.59% to 313.75 and Mahindra & Mahindra advanced 1.32% to 3,325.20.

Balkrishna Industries traded between 2,300.90 and 2,352, while Hero MotoCorp’s range was 5,521 to 5,637. These moves provided the clearest positive pockets within the opening-session sector action.

Biggest negative movers

Bharat Forge was the largest percentage loser, falling 3.04% to 2,041. Bosch declined 2.19% to 48,905 and Samvardhana Motherson fell 1.83% to 167.56. Maruti Suzuki was down 1.04% and Ashok Leyland declined 0.99%.

Bharat Forge traded close to its session low of 2,040.10 at the latest update, while Bosch was near its low of 48,875. These are intraday observations that underline the pressure visible in parts of the index.

Stocks to watch next session

For the next session, the relevant names to track are Balkrishna Industries, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bharat Forge. The first five were among the key positive contributors or notable gainers in the morning update, while Bharat Forge was the steepest percentage decliner.

Watching whether these moves extend, reverse or consolidate can help show whether participation in Nifty Auto becomes broader. Maruti Suzuki and Bosch also remain relevant to the sector’s balance after their early declines.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is clear at the index level: Nifty Auto was up 0.28% and ranked second among the configured sector gainers at 10:00 AM IST. The index also recovered from its intraday low of 28,812.30 to trade above the previous close.

Stock-level support came from Balkrishna Industries, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Eicher Motors and TVS Motor. The presence of gains across these names offers a positive counterweight to the negative breadth reading.

The cautious case

The index opened at its day high of 29,090.30 and was trading below that level at the latest update. Further, eight displayed stocks were declining versus seven advancing. This mixed breadth means the positive index reading should be assessed alongside the uneven stock-level performance.

Losses in Bharat Forge, Bosch, Samvardhana Motherson, Maruti Suzuki and Ashok Leyland show that weakness was present across a meaningful part of the sector basket. The early-session gain therefore does not represent a uniform move across all displayed auto stocks.

Univest Insights

Nifty Auto today presents a measured early-session positive picture: the index is higher on the day and ranks as the second top gainer among configured sector indices, but it remains below its opening and day-high level.

The key internal contrast is between index strength and breadth. Seven gainers were enough to lift the benchmark by 0.28%, yet eight stocks were lower. This makes leadership from stocks such as Balkrishna Industries, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra particularly relevant.

Price action through the rest of the session can clarify whether the index builds on its recovery from the morning low or remains within its established 28,812.30-29,090.30 range. The behaviour of the major gainers and laggards will shape that assessment.

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Published on 1 September 2026 at 10:01 AM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty Auto today?

Nifty Auto was at 28,921.25 at 10:00 AM IST on 1 September 2026, up 79.75 points or 0.28% from its previous close.

What was the Nifty Auto previous close?

The previous close for Nifty Auto was 28,841.50.

What were Nifty Auto’s day high and day low?

The day high was 29,090.30 and the day low was 28,812.30 in the early session.

Why was Nifty Auto among the top sector gainers?

Nifty Auto gained 0.28%, placing it second among the configured sector indices that were advancing at the latest update.

Which stocks gained the most in Nifty Auto?

Balkrishna Industries rose 2.60%, Hero MotoCorp gained 2.53%, and Bajaj Auto advanced 1.81%.

How was Nifty Auto breadth in early trade?

Seven displayed stocks advanced and eight declined, with no unchanged stocks.