{"id":185814,"date":"2026-08-05T11:36:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T11:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:06:16","slug":"nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Auto Today Rises 1.15%: Bosch, Exide Lead Early Strength"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Quick_sector_takeaways\" title=\"Quick sector takeaways\">Quick sector takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Nifty_Auto_today_early-session_strength_in_focus\" title=\"Nifty Auto today: early-session strength in focus\">Nifty Auto today: early-session strength in focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Price_snapshot\" title=\"Price snapshot\">Price snapshot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Sector_ranking\" title=\"Sector ranking\">Sector ranking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Constituent_breadth\" title=\"Constituent breadth\">Constituent breadth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\" title=\"Heavyweights versus broader participation\">Heavyweights versus broader participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Key_Nifty_Auto_stocks\" title=\"Key Nifty Auto stocks\">Key Nifty Auto stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Biggest_positive_movers\" title=\"Biggest positive movers\">Biggest positive movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Biggest_negative_movers\" title=\"Biggest negative movers\">Biggest negative movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Stocks_to_watch_next_session\" title=\"Stocks to watch next session\">Stocks to watch next session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#The_constructive_case\" title=\"The constructive case\">The constructive case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#The_cautious_case\" title=\"The cautious case\">The cautious case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Univest_Insights\" title=\"Univest Insights\">Univest Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Know_more_with_Univest\" title=\"Know more with Univest\">Know more with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_is_Nifty_Auto_today\" title=\"What is Nifty Auto today?\">What is Nifty Auto today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Why_is_Nifty_Auto_the_top_gaining_sector_index_today\" title=\"Why is Nifty Auto the top gaining sector index today?\">Why is Nifty Auto the top gaining sector index today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_were_Nifty_Autos_day_high_and_day_low\" title=\"What were Nifty Auto\u2019s day high and day low?\">What were Nifty Auto\u2019s day high and day low?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#How_was_Nifty_Auto_breadth_today\" title=\"How was Nifty Auto breadth today?\">How was Nifty Auto breadth today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_stocks_led_Nifty_Auto_gains_today\" title=\"Which stocks led Nifty Auto gains today?\">Which stocks led Nifty Auto gains today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_Nifty_Auto_stock_was_lower_today\" title=\"Which Nifty Auto stock was lower today?\">Which Nifty Auto stock was lower today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-5-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_sector_takeaways\"><\/span>Quick sector takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-auto\">Nifty Auto<\/a><\/a> was the top gaining sector index in the early session on 5 August 2026, rising 334.35 points, or 1.15%, to 29,375.65.<\/li>\n<li>The index was above its previous close of 29,041.30 and traded between 29,113.10 and 29,489.20 during the session so far.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was strongly positive: 14 of 15 tracked stocks advanced, while one declined and none were unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>Bosch Ltd., Exide Industries Ltd. and Ashok Leyland Ltd. led the gains. The next observation point is whether the index holds its positive position while these gains remain broad-based.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Early-session update, 5 August 2026:<\/strong><strong>nifty auto today<\/strong> is showing a constructive opening-bell setup, with the index trading at 29,375.65 as of 11:35:05 AM IST. The move is notable not only for its 1.15% rise from the previous close but also for the participation across the tracked auto basket.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Auto_today_early-session_strength_in_focus\"><\/span>Nifty Auto today: early-session strength in focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Auto opened at 29,231.30, above the previous close of 29,041.30, and extended its advance during the morning session. At the latest update, the index was up 334.35 points at 29,375.65. This placed the auto index at the top of the configured sector-index gainers in the current session.<\/p>\n<p>The index\u2019s early move has been supported by a wide spread of advancing stocks rather than being limited to a single name. Bosch Ltd. rose 5.24%, Exide Industries Ltd. gained 3.35%, and Ashok Leyland Ltd. moved up 2.92%. Other positive movers included Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. and Hero MotoCorp Ltd.<\/p>\n<p>For readers tracking the sector through the day, the current picture is one of positive index direction and positive breadth. Intraday prices can change quickly, so the position of the index relative to its morning range remains relevant as the session develops.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_snapshot\"><\/span>Price snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<th>Early-session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>29,375.65<\/td>\n<td>Up 334.35 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>29,041.30<\/td>\n<td>Base for the day\u2019s 1.15% gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>29,489.20<\/td>\n<td>Highest level reached so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>29,113.10<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level reached so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day open<\/td>\n<td>29,231.30<\/td>\n<td>Above the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The index was 113.55 points below its day high and 262.55 points above its day low at the latest reading. That places Nifty Auto in the upper part of its intraday range so far, an observation that reflects the morning price position rather than a forecast.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_ranking\"><\/span>Sector ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Auto ranks as the top gaining sector index among the configured indices in this update, with a 1.15% rise. Its advance was ahead of the smaller gains registered by Nifty Metal, up 0.18%, and Nifty Mid Select, up 0.02%. Several other configured sector indices were trading lower at the same snapshot.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking gives the auto space clear relative strength in the opening-bell period. It is a session-specific comparison based on the latest available prices and does not by itself establish a longer-term trend.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constituent_breadth\"><\/span>Constituent breadth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The breadth reading adds weight to the index move. Of 15 display-safe Nifty Auto stocks, 14 were advancing and one was declining, with no unchanged stocks. That produces an advance-decline ratio of 14:1.<\/p>\n<p>Such participation means the 1.15% index rise was accompanied by gains across a large portion of the tracked basket. The sole decliner was Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., down 0.06% to 14,159.00, while the other tracked names were in positive territory at the latest update.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\"><\/span>Heavyweights versus broader participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The supplied heavyweight list shows a mixed but broadly positive picture. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/a> gained 0.90% to 3,463.90, Bajaj Auto Ltd. added 0.86% to 11,700.00, Eicher Motors Ltd. rose 0.51% to 7,975.50, and Tata Motors Ltd. was up 0.40% to 349.95. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. was marginally lower.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied active-stock list includes these same prominent names, reinforcing their relevance for monitoring the sector\u2019s intraday tone. Importantly, the strongest percentage gains came from elsewhere in the basket, showing that the early advance extended beyond the heavyweight group.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Nifty_Auto_stocks\"><\/span>Key Nifty Auto stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Move<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/boschltd\/bosch-ltd-share-price-today\">Bosch Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+5.24% to 43,360.00<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage gainer in the tracked basket.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/exideind\/exide-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Exide Industries Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+3.35% to 473.70<\/td>\n<td>One of the clearest positive contributors to breadth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ashokley\/ashok-leyland-ltd-share-price-today\">Ashok Leyland Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+2.92% to 177.10<\/td>\n<td>Among the leading early-session gainers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hero MotoCorp Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>+2.07% to 5,663.00<\/td>\n<td>Added to the broad positive participation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>+0.90% to 3,463.90<\/td>\n<td>A heavyweight trading in positive territory.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>-0.06% to 14,159.00<\/td>\n<td>The only tracked stock in the red.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_positive_movers\"><\/span>Biggest positive movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bosch Ltd. led the sector with a gain of 2,160.00 points, or 5.24%, to 43,360.00. Its intraday high was 43,650.00. Exide Industries Ltd. followed with a 15.35-point gain, or 3.35%, to 473.70, after touching 478.75 during the session.<\/p>\n<p>Ashok Leyland Ltd. rose 5.02 points to 177.10, while Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. added 3.25 points to 154.25. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. gained 115.00 points to 5,663.00. These moves formed the leading edge of the sector\u2019s positive breadth.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_negative_movers\"><\/span>Biggest negative movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. was the only negative stock in the tracked group, easing 9.00 points, or 0.06%, to 14,159.00. Its intraday range so far was 14,131.00 to 14,249.00. The marginal decline stood apart from the wider positive movement across Nifty Auto.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_watch_next_session\"><\/span>Stocks to watch next session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bosch Ltd.:<\/strong> Monitor whether it retains its position after the sector-leading 5.24% gain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exide Industries Ltd.:<\/strong> Watch its trade around the session range of 458.90 to 478.75.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ashok Leyland Ltd.:<\/strong> Its 2.92% advance makes it a key early strength indicator.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.:<\/strong> Track whether the heavyweight remains positive after its 0.90% rise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.:<\/strong> Watch whether the only marginal decliner aligns with the broader sector direction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bajaj Auto Ltd.:<\/strong> Follow its movement after the 0.86% early-session gain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_constructive_case\"><\/span>The constructive case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The constructive evidence is straightforward: Nifty Auto was the leading configured sector index, up 1.15%; it traded above both its previous close and opening level; and 14 of 15 tracked stocks were positive. The leading gains in Bosch, Exide Industries and Ashok Leyland were joined by advances across two-wheelers, vehicle makers, component companies and tyre-related exposure within the tracked basket.<\/p>\n<p>The index also remained closer to its day high than its day low at the latest reading. Alongside positive heavyweight moves in Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors and Tata Motors, this gives the early-session rise a broad-based character.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cautious_case\"><\/span>The cautious case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The index had not held at its day high at the latest update, trading 113.55 points below 29,489.20. Maruti Suzuki\u2019s marginal decline also shows that participation, while strongly positive, was not uniform. Early-session rankings and prices can shift as the trading day progresses.<\/p>\n<p>Investors may therefore distinguish between the confirmed facts of the current snapshot\u2014an index gain, positive breadth and leading stock moves\u2014and later price action. The intraday high, low and last traded price provide the clearest reference points from this update.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Univest_Insights\"><\/span>Univest Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main takeaway from nifty auto today is the alignment of index performance and breadth. A 1.15% rise in the top-ranked configured sector index, alongside 14 advances from 15 tracked stocks, presents a more comprehensive early-session picture than an isolated move in one company.<\/p>\n<p>Bosch and Exide Industries supplied the standout percentage gains, while Ashok Leyland, Samvardhana Motherson and Hero MotoCorp added further momentum. At the same time, positive moves in major names such as Mahindra &amp; Mahindra and Bajaj Auto helped keep the broader sector reading constructive.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can follow the latest sector and market developments through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a> and the Nifty Auto screener. The current index range of 29,113.10 to 29,489.20 frames the morning\u2019s price action, with 29,375.65 as the latest recorded level.<\/p>\n<p>For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 5 August 2026 at 11:35 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_more_with_Univest\"><\/span>Know more with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to Univest to explore market insights, track stocks, and get <strong>3 free trade ideas<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Share Market Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Know More &#8211; Log In<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Nifty_Auto_today\"><\/span>What is Nifty Auto today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Auto was at 29,375.65 as of 11:35:05 AM IST on 5 August 2026, up 334.35 points or 1.15% from its previous close of 29,041.30.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Nifty_Auto_the_top_gaining_sector_index_today\"><\/span>Why is Nifty Auto the top gaining sector index today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Auto was the top gainer among the configured sector indices because its 1.15% rise was higher than the gains recorded by the other advancing configured indices in this snapshot.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Nifty_Autos_day_high_and_day_low\"><\/span>What were Nifty Auto\u2019s day high and day low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a day high of 29,489.20 and a day low of 29,113.10 in the early session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_Nifty_Auto_breadth_today\"><\/span>How was Nifty Auto breadth today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of 15 tracked stocks, 14 advanced, one declined and none were unchanged, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 14:1.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_led_Nifty_Auto_gains_today\"><\/span>Which stocks led Nifty Auto gains today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bosch Ltd. led with a 5.24% gain, followed by Exide Industries Ltd. at 3.35% and Ashok Leyland Ltd. at 2.92%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Nifty_Auto_stock_was_lower_today\"><\/span>Which Nifty Auto stock was lower today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. was lower by 0.06% at 14,159.00 in the latest early-session update.<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. 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