Nifty Auto Today: Index Rises 1.14% in Early Trade

In the opening session on 7 August 2026, Nifty Auto rose 1.14% to 29,446.20, gaining 332.80 points from its previous close of 29,113.40. The early-session move placed the index as the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices at 10:00:00 AM IST.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty Auto today traded at 29,446.20, up 332.80 points, or 1.14%, from 29,113.40.
• The index moved between 29,011.30 and 29,457.35 during the early session and was close to its day high at the update time.
• Breadth was positive: 13 of 15 displayed stocks advanced, while two declined and none were unchanged.
• Samvardhana Motherson International, Hero MotoCorp, Exide Industries, TVS Motor and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the prominent gainers. Watch whether the index continues to hold near its intraday high and whether participation remains broad.

Nifty Auto today: early-session strength in focus

Nifty Auto today opened at 29,012.45 and moved higher through the early session. At 10:00:00 AM IST, it stood at 29,446.20, a gain of 1.14% over the previous close. The index was only 11.15 points below its intraday high of 29,457.35, illustrating the strength of the opening-hour price action.

The gain was supported by broad participation across the displayed auto basket rather than a rise in only one or two shares. Several vehicle makers, auto-component companies and tyre-related names were in positive territory, while two stocks traded lower. This mix is important because it shows the index advance was accompanied by a favourable advance-decline balance in the early session.

Price snapshot

The index began the day at 29,012.45, marginally below the previous close of 29,113.40. Its day low was 29,011.30, close to the opening level, before the index climbed to a high of 29,457.35. The latest level of 29,446.20 represented a 332.80-point increase from the prior close.

The intraday range so far was 446.05 points, calculated between the day low and day high. With the index trading near the upper end of that range at the update time, market participants can track whether the early upward positioning is retained as trading develops.

Sector ranking

Nifty Auto ranked as the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices in this update. Its 1.14% advance was behind Nifty IT, which gained 1.94%, while it was ahead of other positive indices in the configured set, including Nifty Mid Select and Nifty FMCG. This ranking places the auto space among the stronger pockets of the market in the opening session.

Sector rankings are a useful intraday comparison because they place an index move in a wider market context. Here, the 1.14% rise in Nifty Auto was sizeable enough to secure the second position among the configured gainers at the stated time.

Constituent breadth

Market breadth within the displayed Nifty Auto stocks was constructive. Thirteen of the 15 displayed stocks advanced and two declined, producing an advance-decline ratio of 6.5. There were no unchanged stocks in the displayed set.

A positive breadth reading alongside a rising index shows that gains were spread across most of the displayed names. The two declines were Maruti Suzuki India, down 0.63%, and Ashok Leyland, down 0.54%. Their moves contrasted with gains across the remaining displayed stocks, including several of the index’s widely followed names.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The heavyweight set offered a mixed but broadly positive picture. Mahindra & Mahindra gained 1.43% to Rs 3,454.70, Tata Motors rose 0.83% to Rs 348.20, Bajaj Auto added 0.90% to Rs 11,725, and Eicher Motors advanced 0.88% to Rs 8,037.50. Maruti Suzuki India was the exception in this group, declining 0.63% to Rs 13,991.

The supplied most-active stock set also featured Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors. Within that group, four stocks were positive and one was negative at the update time. That pattern complemented the broader 13-to-two advance-decline split.

Key Nifty Auto stocks

Biggest positive movers

Samvardhana Motherson International led the displayed gainers, rising 5.94% from Rs 155 to Rs 164.21. The stock touched Rs 164.60 during the session. Hero MotoCorp followed with a 2.88% rise to Rs 5,710.50 after trading between Rs 5,541 and Rs 5,739.

Exide Industries gained 2.12% to Rs 484.30, while TVS Motor rose 1.75% to Rs 4,451.60. Mahindra & Mahindra added 1.43% to Rs 3,454.70. These were the five largest positive percentage movers in the displayed sector list.

Biggest negative movers

Maruti Suzuki India was the largest decliner among the displayed stocks, falling Rs 89, or 0.63%, to Rs 13,991. The stock’s intraday range was Rs 13,811 to Rs 13,994. Ashok Leyland declined Rs 0.95, or 0.54%, to Rs 176.55, after moving between Rs 175.52 and Rs 177.06.

These declines did not change the overall positive breadth picture, but they remain relevant to the composition of the early-session sector move.

Stocks to watch next session

For the next session, the price action in Samvardhana Motherson International, Hero MotoCorp, Exide Industries, TVS Motor, Mahindra & Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki India will be worth monitoring. The first five were among the stronger positive names in the early session, while Maruti Suzuki India moved against the broader sector trend. Observing whether these stocks extend, moderate or reverse their respective intraday moves can help frame the next sector update.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence for Nifty Auto today is visible in the index gain, its position near the day high, and the breadth reading. A 1.14% advance, combined with 13 advancing displayed stocks out of 15, points to widespread early-session strength. Positive moves in Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors also aligned several heavyweight names with the overall index direction.

The leadership list was varied, with Samvardhana Motherson International, Hero MotoCorp, Exide Industries and TVS Motor posting larger percentage gains. This range of positive moves across displayed stocks added depth to the sector’s opening advance.

The cautious case

The index was near its day high at the update time, so the next phase of trading will determine whether this early strength is sustained. Maruti Suzuki India and Ashok Leyland remained in the red despite the positive sector reading, showing that the advance was not uniform across every displayed stock.

Investors can also keep the opening range in view. Nifty Auto opened at 29,012.45, recorded a low of 29,011.30 and a high of 29,457.35. How the index trades within this established intraday range will remain a key observation through the session.

Univest Insights

The opening update shows Nifty Auto as one of the strongest configured sector indices on 7 August 2026. Its second-place ranking among gainers reflects a meaningful 332.80-point advance from the previous close, with the index trading at 29,446.20 at 10:00:00 AM IST.

Breadth gives the move added context. With 13 advancers and two decliners among 15 displayed stocks, the advance extended well beyond the top performer. The positive moves across both component makers and major automobile names made the early-session picture broadly constructive.

The next useful comparison is between the index’s latest level and its day high of 29,457.35. The narrow gap at the time of the update indicated that the index was holding near the upper end of its early trading range, while the negative moves in Maruti Suzuki India and Ashok Leyland preserved some stock-specific divergence.

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Published on 7 August 2026 at 10:02 AM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty Auto today?

Nifty Auto was at 29,446.20 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 7 August 2026, up 332.80 points or 1.14% from its previous close of 29,113.40.

Why is Nifty Auto among the top gaining sector indices?

Nifty Auto gained 1.14% in the early session, making it the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices at the update time.

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

The index recorded a day high of 29,457.35 and a day low of 29,011.30 in the early session.

How was the breadth in Nifty Auto stocks?

Among 15 displayed stocks, 13 advanced, two declined and none were unchanged, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 6.5.

Which stocks gained the most in Nifty Auto?

Samvardhana Motherson International led with a 5.94% gain, followed by Hero MotoCorp at 2.88%, Exide Industries at 2.12%, TVS Motor at 1.75% and Mahindra & Mahindra at 1.43%.

Which Nifty Auto stocks declined?

Maruti Suzuki India declined 0.63% and Ashok Leyland declined 0.54% at the time of this early-session update.