Nifty Auto Today: Index Falls 1.79% to 27,981.95

Nifty Auto today ended under pressure on 2 September 2026, falling 509.10 points, or 1.79%, to 27,981.95. The end-of-session reading showed broad-based weakness across the auto basket, with 14 of 15 tracked stocks closing lower and only one stock advancing.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty Auto closed at 27,981.95, down 1.79% from its previous close of 28,491.05.
• The index moved between 28,225.55 and 27,541.65 during the session, a range of 683.90 points.
• Market breadth was negative: 14 stocks declined, one advanced and none were unchanged among 15 tracked stocks.
• Hero MotoCorp, Eicher Motors, Bosch, Exide Industries and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the notable laggards, while Tata Motors was the sole gainer. Next session, investors can watch whether the breadth improves alongside the index level.

Nifty Auto today: End-of-session sector wrap

Nifty Auto today finished as the top losing sector index among the configured sector indices tracked in this update. The index settled at 27,981.95 against the previous close of 28,491.05, reflecting a decline of 509.10 points. The close was below the opening level of 28,183.20 as well, indicating that the sector remained under pressure through the session.

The move was not restricted to a small group of names. Declines were spread across two-wheeler, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, auto ancillary and tyre-linked stocks in the tracked basket. That breadth matters because it gives context to the index fall: the 1.79% decline coincided with 14 declines out of 15 tracked stocks.

For the latest sector dashboard and stock list, readers can visit the Nifty Auto screener. The closing picture is a snapshot of the session ending at 4:15 PM IST on 2 September 2026.

Price snapshot

The index opened at 28,183.20 and rose to a day high of 28,225.55 before moving lower. It touched a day low of 27,541.65 and ended at 27,981.95. This placed the close 440.30 points above the day low and 243.60 points below the day high.

Against the previous close of 28,491.05, the final level represented a 509.10-point loss. The intraday range of 683.90 points highlights a session with meaningful movement within the index. The close remained below both the previous close and the opening level, while staying above the day low.

Sector ranking

Nifty Auto was the top losing sector index in the configured sector set on 2 September 2026, with its 1.79% fall exceeding the declines recorded by the other tracked sector indices. Nifty IT was down 1.25%, Nifty Mid Select declined 1.01%, and Nifty Financial Services fell 0.73%. Nifty Bank, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma posted smaller declines.

This ranking puts the automobile-focused index at the weakest end of the tracked sector performance table for the day. The ranking describes the relative move among these indices; it does not assign a cause to the sector’s decline.

Constituent breadth

Breadth was firmly negative. Of the 15 tracked Nifty Auto stocks, 14 ended lower, one ended higher and none were unchanged. The advance-decline ratio was 0.07, underlining the imbalance between gainers and decliners.

Tata Motors was the only advancing stock, gaining 0.89% to ₹312.75. In contrast, several stocks saw declines of more than 2%, including Hero MotoCorp, Eicher Motors, Bosch, Exide Industries and Mahindra & Mahindra. The closing breadth therefore aligned with the index’s negative finish rather than suggesting a narrowly concentrated decline.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The heavyweight group also reflected the wider pressure. Mahindra & Mahindra declined 2.12% to ₹3,190, Maruti Suzuki India fell 0.78% to ₹12,849, Bajaj Auto lost 1.87% to ₹12,130 and Eicher Motors dropped 3.24% to ₹7,711.50. Tata Motors differed from this group, rising 0.89% to ₹312.75.

The same set of names featured in the supplied activity list, alongside the broader sector weakness. This overlap provides a useful closing-session read: several closely followed auto stocks ended lower, while Tata Motors provided the only positive counterpoint among the tracked stocks. Readers can track the individual moves of Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Motors on Univest.

Key Nifty Auto stocks

Biggest positive movers

Tata Motors was the sole positive mover in the tracked Nifty Auto basket. The stock closed at ₹312.75, up ₹2.75 or 0.89% from its previous close of ₹310. It traded between ₹305.65 and ₹312.95 during the day, ending close to its intraday high. This was an observation from the session’s price range and stands apart from the broader negative sector breadth.

Biggest negative movers

Hero MotoCorp led the declines, falling 4.59% to ₹5,300 from ₹5,555. Eicher Motors followed with a 3.24% decline to ₹7,711.50, while Bosch fell 2.68% to ₹47,250. Exide Industries lost 2.43% to ₹425.65 and Mahindra & Mahindra declined 2.12% to ₹3,190.

These moves were accompanied by lower closes in Bajaj Auto, Tube Investments of India, Ashok Leyland, Samvardhana Motherson International, Bharat Forge, Maruti Suzuki India, MRF, Balkrishna Industries and TVS Motor Company. The spread of declines across the list reinforced the sector’s weak closing breadth.

Stocks to watch next session

Hero MotoCorp, Eicher Motors, Bosch, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Auto and Tata Motors remain stocks to watch in the next session. Hero MotoCorp and Eicher Motors posted the sharpest percentage declines among the named laggards. Bosch, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Auto also ended with losses exceeding the index decline or close to it.

Tata Motors deserves attention because it was the sole gainer, closing at ₹312.75 after touching ₹312.95 during the session. Monitoring whether this separation persists, and whether the other named stocks see a change in their daily direction, can help readers assess the next Nifty Auto reading without treating a single session as a forecast.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence within the session came from Tata Motors, which gained 0.89% while the index declined. The stock closed close to its day high, with its closing price of ₹312.75 only ₹0.20 below the intraday high of ₹312.95. In addition, the index finished 440.30 points above its day low of 27,541.65 after recovering from that intraday level.

These are measured observations rather than directional calls. A single advancing stock and a close above the day low do not offset the day’s overall negative sector result, but they are part of the complete closing-session picture.

The cautious case

The cautious case is defined by the index’s 1.79% loss, its position below the opening level and the 14-to-1 decline-to-advance breadth. Nifty Auto also ranked as the largest loser among the configured sector indices, while several prominent auto stocks ended with sizeable declines.

Hero MotoCorp, Eicher Motors, Bosch, Exide Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Auto all closed lower, with the first five names recording declines of more than 2% except Bajaj Auto at 1.87%. The wider distribution of negative moves makes breadth an important data point for the next session.

Univest Insights

The closing data presents a clear sector-level outcome: Nifty Auto today lost 509.10 points to end at 27,981.95. The index traded in a 683.90-point range, beginning at 28,183.20, reaching 28,225.55, falling to 27,541.65 and settling below the opening level.

At the stock level, the session was marked by extensive participation on the downside. Fourteen tracked stocks declined, with Hero MotoCorp and Eicher Motors leading the percentage losses. Tata Motors stood out as the only stock to finish higher, creating a limited positive exception within an otherwise weak basket.

For readers following sector rotation, the relative ranking is also notable. Auto was weaker than every other configured sector index in this update, including Nifty IT and Nifty Mid Select, which also registered declines. The sector screener can be used alongside Univest Market View to follow the evolving market picture.

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Published on 2 September 2026 at 4:18 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty Auto today?

Nifty Auto closed at 27,981.95 on 2 September 2026, down 509.10 points or 1.79% from 28,491.05.

Why was Nifty Auto the top losing sector index?

Its 1.79% decline was the largest fall among the configured sector indices in this update.

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

The index recorded a day high of 28,225.55 and a day low of 27,541.65.

How was the breadth in Nifty Auto?

Among 15 tracked stocks, one advanced, 14 declined and none were unchanged.

Which stock gained in the Nifty Auto basket?

Tata Motors was the sole gainer, rising 0.89% to ₹312.75.

Which stocks fell the most in Nifty Auto?

Hero MotoCorp fell 4.59%, Eicher Motors declined 3.24% and Bosch lost 2.68%.