Nifty Auto Today: Index Falls 0.76% in Opening Trade
- August 14, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Nifty Auto today opened under pressure on 14 August 2026, with the index trading lower in the early session. At 10:00:00 AM IST, Nifty Auto stood at 29,168.95, down 223.20 points or 0.76% from its previous close of 29,392.15.
Quick sector takeaways
- Nifty Auto was at 29,168.95, down 0.76% or 223.20 points from 29,392.15.
- The index traded between 29,135.00 and 29,301.75 in the opening session, after opening at 29,277.95.
- Breadth was negative: 11 of 15 tracked stocks declined, while four advanced and none were unchanged.
- Tata Motors Ltd., Exide Industries Ltd. and Balkrishna Industries Ltd. were among the larger percentage decliners, while Ashok Leyland Ltd. led the gainers.
- Investors can watch whether the index holds near its session range and whether gains in select stocks broaden beyond four advancers.
Nifty Auto today: early-session pressure persists
Nifty Auto today reflected a weak start for the auto basket, falling below both its opening level and the previous close by 10:00:00 AM IST. The index began at 29,277.95 and touched an intraday high of 29,301.75, but subsequently moved lower to 29,168.95. Its session low so far was 29,135.00.
The 0.76% decline represents an actual move of 223.20 points from the previous close of 29,392.15. The early range shows that the index remained closer to the day’s low than its high at the time of the update. This is an observation of the opening-session price position rather than a forecast of the day’s outcome.
For a broader live-market context, readers can follow the Univest Market View. Within the auto space, the opening picture was defined by more stocks falling than rising, while select gainers provided limited counterbalance.
Price snapshot
| Measure | Level | Early-session reading |
|---|---|---|
| Last traded price | 29,168.95 | Down 223.20 points |
| Previous close | 29,392.15 | Reference level for the day |
| Day open | 29,277.95 | Below the previous close |
| Day high | 29,301.75 | Highest level so far |
| Day low | 29,135.00 | Lowest level so far |
The index’s intraday range was 166.75 points between its high and low. With the LTP at 29,168.95, Nifty Auto was 33.95 points above the session low and 132.80 points below the session high. The price snapshot therefore captures an early-session decline with the index positioned in the lower part of its day range.
Sector ranking
Nifty Auto was the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices in this opening-bell update. Its 0.76% fall was steeper than the declines recorded by Nifty IT, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Pharma, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Bank, while Nifty Metal fell 1.16% and ranked as the larger loser in the configured set.
This ranking offers useful context for the move: the auto index was under relatively heavier pressure than several other tracked sector indices at the same time. It does not, by itself, identify a cause for the move. The relevant evidence in this update remains the index price action and the distribution of advances and declines within the basket.
Constituent breadth
Market breadth within Nifty Auto was negative. Of the 15 display-safe stocks tracked in the index, 11 declined and four advanced, with no stocks unchanged. The advance-decline ratio was 0.36, meaning there were substantially more decliners than advancers in the early session.
The breadth data aligns with the index’s 0.76% drop. Tata Motors Ltd. fell 4.98%, while Exide Industries Ltd. declined 1.50%, Balkrishna Industries Ltd. lost 1.47% and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. was down 1.14%. On the positive side, Ashok Leyland Ltd. rose 0.84%, Bajaj Auto Ltd. added 0.33%, Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. gained 0.26%, and Eicher Motors Ltd. edged up 0.02%.
Heavyweights versus broader participation
The heavyweight group showed a mixed but largely softer picture. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. traded at ₹3,389.20, down 1.14%, while Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. was at ₹13,803.00, down 0.73%. Tata Motors Ltd. was the sharpest percentage loser among the listed heavyweights, down 4.98% at ₹332.20.
In contrast, Bajaj Auto Ltd. rose 0.33% to ₹11,700.00 and Eicher Motors Ltd. was marginally higher by 0.02% at ₹8,102.00. The mixed heavyweight performance, alongside 11 declining stocks across the basket, indicates that early-session weakness was broader than a single-stock move.
Key Nifty Auto stocks
| Stock | Move | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Motors Ltd. | ₹332.20, down 4.98% | Largest percentage decline among the listed sector stocks. |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | ₹3,389.20, down 1.14% | A key heavyweight trading lower in the opening session. |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | ₹13,803.00, down 0.73% | Its decline added to the weaker heavyweight picture. |
| Ashok Leyland Ltd. | ₹177.71, up 0.84% | Top percentage gainer within the tracked basket. |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. | ₹11,700.00, up 0.33% | One of the few heavyweight stocks in positive territory. |
Biggest positive movers
Ashok Leyland Ltd. led the positive side with a 0.84% gain to ₹177.71. Bajaj Auto Ltd. followed with a 0.33% rise to ₹11,700.00. Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. advanced 0.26% to ₹167.83, while Eicher Motors Ltd. was marginally higher by 0.02% at ₹8,102.00.
These gains show that the sector was not uniformly weak. However, the four advancing stocks were outnumbered by 11 decliners, leaving the aggregate breadth and index movement negative at the opening bell.
Biggest negative movers
Tata Motors Ltd. was the largest percentage loser, declining 4.98% to ₹332.20. Exide Industries Ltd. fell 1.50% to ₹478.20, while Balkrishna Industries Ltd. declined 1.47% to ₹2,374.50. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. lost 1.14%, and Tube Investments of India Ltd. was down 0.96%.
Other declines included TVS Motor Company Ltd., Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Hero MotoCorp Ltd., Bharat Forge Ltd., Bosch Ltd. and MRF Ltd. The spread of losses across vehicle makers and related companies was consistent with the weaker opening breadth.
Stocks to watch next session
For the next session, market participants may track Tata Motors Ltd. after its 4.98% fall, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. after its 1.14% decline, and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. after its 0.73% loss. Ashok Leyland Ltd. and Bajaj Auto Ltd. are also relevant after posting gains against the broader sector move. Eicher Motors Ltd. may be monitored following its marginal positive close in the early session snapshot.
These names are worth watching because they represent contrasting early-session performances within Nifty Auto. Their moves should be read alongside the index level, intraday range and breadth rather than in isolation.
The constructive case
The constructive evidence is limited but visible. Four stocks were in positive territory despite the sector decline, led by Ashok Leyland Ltd. Bajaj Auto Ltd., Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. and Eicher Motors Ltd. also held gains. Nifty Auto remained above its day low of 29,135.00 at the update time, showing that the index had not stayed at its weakest level of the session.
A broader improvement in participation would be the more constructive development to monitor. In the current snapshot, any such assessment would depend on whether the number of advancers rises from four and whether the index moves away from the lower end of its intraday range.
The cautious case
The cautious case rests on the 0.76% index fall, the 11-to-four decline-to-advance split and weakness in several key names. Tata Motors Ltd. posted the largest percentage loss, while Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. were also lower. The index’s LTP was below its opening level of 29,277.95 and below the previous close of 29,392.15.
The early-session range also places the index near the day’s low relative to its high. That is a price observation, not a prediction. Continued attention on the relationship between the index, its session range and constituent breadth can help frame the next update.
Univest Insights
Nifty Auto today is an early-session example of broad-based sector pressure rather than a move restricted to one stock. Eleven declines across 15 tracked names produced a negative breadth profile, while the index fell 223.20 points.
The heavyweight picture was not entirely one-sided. Bajaj Auto Ltd. and Eicher Motors Ltd. were positive, but declines in Tata Motors Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. kept the overall reading weak.
The index’s trading band of 29,135.00 to 29,301.75 provides the clearest reference for the rest of the opening session. At 29,168.95, the index was closer to its low than to its high, while still holding above the low recorded so far.
For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether breadth improves from four advancers versus 11 decliners as Nifty Auto today trades within its early-session range.
Published on 14 August 2026 at 10:04 AM IST
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nifty Auto today?
Nifty Auto was at 29,168.95 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 14 August 2026, down 223.20 points or 0.76%.
What was Nifty Auto’s previous close?
The previous close was 29,392.15.
What were Nifty Auto’s day high and day low?
The day high was 29,301.75 and the day low was 29,135.00 at the time of this update.
How was breadth in the Nifty Auto index?
Of 15 tracked stocks, four advanced, 11 declined and none were unchanged.
Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty Auto?
Ashok Leyland Ltd. was the top gainer, rising 0.84% to ₹177.71.
Which stock was the biggest loser in Nifty Auto?
Tata Motors Ltd. was the biggest loser, falling 4.98% to ₹332.20.
Disclaimer
Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. This sector-index update is for informational and educational purposes only and is not personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
