{"id":191578,"date":"2026-08-07T16:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T10:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-7-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T16:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T10:46:12","slug":"nifty-auto-today-7-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-7-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Auto Today: Index Surges 1.84% to 29,647.90"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Closing Bell | 7 August 2026:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-auto\">Nifty Auto<\/a><\/a> emerged as the top gaining sector index in the configured sector-index set, rising 534.50 points, or 1.84%, to close at 29,647.90. The index finished at its day high after trading between 29,011.30 and 29,647.90. The session showed broad participation, with 13 of 15 displayed stocks advancing.<\/p>\n<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\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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title=\"Nifty Auto today: a strong closing-bell finish\">Nifty Auto today: a strong closing-bell finish<\/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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-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-7-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_did_Nifty_Auto_close_on_7_August_2026\" title=\"How did Nifty Auto close on 7 August 2026?\">How did Nifty Auto close on 7 August 2026?<\/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-7-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Was_Nifty_Auto_the_top_gaining_sector_index\" title=\"Was Nifty Auto the top gaining sector index?\">Was Nifty Auto the top gaining sector index?<\/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-7-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_Auto\" title=\"What were the day high and day low for Nifty Auto?\">What were the day high and day low for Nifty Auto?<\/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-7-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_Nifty_Autos_market_breadth\" title=\"How was Nifty Auto\u2019s market breadth?\">How was Nifty Auto\u2019s market breadth?<\/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-7-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_Auto\" title=\"Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Auto?\">Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Auto?<\/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-7-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_Nifty_Auto_stock_declined\" title=\"Which Nifty Auto stock declined?\">Which Nifty Auto stock declined?<\/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-7-august-2026-closing-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><strong>Nifty Auto today<\/strong> closed at 29,647.90, up 534.50 points or 1.84% from the previous close of 29,113.40.<\/li>\n<li>The index moved from a day low of 29,011.30 to a day high of 29,647.90, with the closing level matching the session high.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was positive: 13 displayed stocks advanced, one declined and one was unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>Samvardhana Motherson International, Exide Industries, Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra and Bharat Forge were among the leading gainers. Next session, market participants can track whether the breadth remains positive and whether the index holds near its closing level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Auto_today_a_strong_closing-bell_finish\"><\/span>Nifty Auto today: a strong closing-bell finish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Auto today delivered the strongest gain among the configured sector indices. The index added 1.84% over its previous close, ending the session at 29,647.90. In point terms, the rise was 534.50 points from 29,113.40.<\/p>\n<p>The index opened at 29,012.45, marginally below the previous close, and its low of 29,011.30 came early in the session range. It then moved higher through the day and closed at 29,647.90, which was also its intraday high. This end-of-session position places the index 636.60 points above its intraday low.<\/p>\n<p>The advance was accompanied by positive participation across the displayed auto basket rather than being confined to a single stock. The day\u2019s stock-level moves included gains in vehicle makers, auto-component names, battery-related exposure and tyre stocks, while one displayed stock ended lower and one was unchanged.<\/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>Level<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>29,113.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>29,012.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>29,011.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>29,647.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close \/ LTP<\/td>\n<td>29,647.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day change<\/td>\n<td>+534.50 (+1.84%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The price snapshot highlights a session in which the index recovered from an opening level just below the prior close and finished at the upper end of its range. The closing level was 1.84% above the previous close and also represented the day\u2019s peak. The intraday range was 636.60 points, measured from 29,011.30 to 29,647.90.<\/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 was the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices on 7 August. Its 1.84% rise was ahead of Nifty IT, which gained 1.42%, Nifty Metal, which added 0.50%, Nifty Mid Select, which rose 0.42%, and Nifty FMCG, which gained 0.13%. This ranking reflects the reported percentage movement for the session.<\/p>\n<p>The distinction is notable because the auto index also closed at its intraday high. The combination of a leading sector-level percentage gain and a high-of-day close describes the day\u2019s price action; it does not by itself indicate how the index will trade in the following session.<\/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>Participation within the displayed Nifty Auto basket was firmly positive. Of 15 displayed stocks, 13 advanced, one declined and one was unchanged. That gives an advance-decline ratio of 13:1 among stocks that moved.<\/p>\n<p>Samvardhana Motherson International led the percentage gainers with an 8.71% rise, while Exide Industries and Hero MotoCorp gained more than 3% each. Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, Bharat Forge, Bosch and TVS Motor also ended higher. At the other end, Maruti Suzuki India declined 0.31%, while Ashok Leyland was unchanged.<\/p>\n<p>This breadth pattern is consistent with broad participation in the sector\u2019s positive close. It also provides a useful starting point for the next session: the persistence of widespread advances, rather than the move of any one stock alone, will remain relevant to the sector\u2019s short-term market picture.<\/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 showed mixed but largely positive movement. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/a> gained 2.82% to \u20b93,502, placing it among the stronger heavyweight moves. Tata Motors rose 0.48% to \u20b9347, Bajaj Auto added 0.36% to \u20b911,662, and Eicher Motors gained 0.66% to \u20b98,020. Maruti Suzuki India was the lone displayed decliner, down 0.31% to \u20b914,037.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied most-active stock list comprised Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors. Their varied moves show that the sector\u2019s positive outcome extended beyond one price pattern: Mahindra &amp; Mahindra posted a stronger gain, three of the other named stocks closed modestly higher, and Maruti Suzuki ended marginally lower.<\/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\/motherson\/samvardhana-motherson-international-ltd-share-price-today\">Samvardhana Motherson International<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b9168.50, +8.71%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage gainer among the displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/exideind\/exide-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Exide Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b9490.00, +3.32%<\/td>\n<td>It ranked among the leading positive movers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/heromotoco\/hero-motocorp-ltd-share-price-today\">Hero MotoCorp<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b95,725.00, +3.14%<\/td>\n<td>It contributed a gain of more than 3% within the displayed basket.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93,502.00, +2.82%<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest gainer in the supplied heavyweight list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bharatforg\/bharat-forge-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharat Forge<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b92,265.20, +2.50%<\/td>\n<td>It featured among the day\u2019s five biggest positive movers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maruti Suzuki India<\/td>\n<td>\u20b914,037.00, -0.31%<\/td>\n<td>It was the only displayed stock to close lower.<\/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>Samvardhana Motherson International topped the gainers, rising \u20b913.50 to \u20b9168.50, or 8.71%. Its intraday high was \u20b9169.80, above the closing level. Exide Industries gained \u20b915.75, or 3.32%, to \u20b9490, after trading between \u20b9470.65 and \u20b9493.<\/p>\n<p>Hero MotoCorp rose \u20b9174.50, or 3.14%, to \u20b95,725, having reached \u20b95,800 during the session. Mahindra &amp; Mahindra added \u20b996 to \u20b93,502, a 2.82% gain, and closed close to its day high of \u20b93,504.90. Bharat Forge increased \u20b955.20, or 2.50%, to \u20b92,265.20, against a session high of \u20b92,270.<\/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 was the sole displayed loser, declining \u20b943, or 0.31%, to \u20b914,037 from \u20b914,080. The stock traded between \u20b913,811 and \u20b914,038, closing just below its day high. The limited number of decliners contrasted with the 13 advancing displayed stocks.<\/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>Samvardhana Motherson International:<\/strong> after an 8.71% advance, it closed at \u20b9168.50 versus a day high of \u20b9169.80.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exide Industries:<\/strong> it gained 3.32% to \u20b9490 after touching \u20b9493 during the session.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hero MotoCorp:<\/strong> it rose 3.14% to \u20b95,725, below its intraday high of \u20b95,800.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra:<\/strong> it added 2.82% to \u20b93,502, near its day high of \u20b93,504.90.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maruti Suzuki India:<\/strong> it closed 0.31% lower at \u20b914,037, despite trading up to \u20b914,038 intraday.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bosch:<\/strong> it rose 2.26% to \u20b942,950 and closed at its day high.<\/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 from the session is clear in the reported numbers. Nifty Auto gained 1.84%, led the configured sector-index rankings and closed at its day high. The index\u2019s 636.60-point intraday advance from low to close also showed that the final level stood well above the session\u2019s weakest point.<\/p>\n<p>Breadth reinforced the index move: 13 of 15 displayed stocks advanced. The gainers included both leading percentage movers and stocks from the supplied heavyweight list. Mahindra &amp; Mahindra\u2019s 2.82% gain, along with positive closes for Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors, sat alongside larger advances in Samvardhana Motherson International, Exide Industries and Hero MotoCorp.<\/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 same session also contained mixed stock-level outcomes. Maruti Suzuki India fell 0.31%, while Ashok Leyland was unchanged. In addition, the index opened at 29,012.45, below its previous close of 29,113.40, before reversing higher during the day.<\/p>\n<p>A strong one-day sector move and a high-of-day close are observations from this session, not forecasts. For the next trading day, the key practical checks are whether the index remains near 29,647.90, whether gains continue to be distributed across the displayed basket, and whether the day\u2019s leading movers retain positive price action.<\/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>Nifty Auto today stood out on both relative performance and participation. Its 1.84% advance exceeded every other configured sector-index gain, while the close at 29,647.90 matched the day\u2019s high. That combination made autos the leading sectoral pocket at the closing bell.<\/p>\n<p>The index-level gain was supported by a wide set of displayed advances. Samvardhana Motherson International led with an 8.71% move, and Exide Industries, Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, Bharat Forge and Bosch added notable gains. This was not a session in which all named stocks moved in the same direction, but the positive side was decisively broader.<\/p>\n<p>For readers following the sector, the day\u2019s range is a useful reference point: 29,011.30 was the low, 29,647.90 was the high and final level, and 29,113.40 was the previous close. These are the reported levels against which the next session\u2019s movement can be viewed.<\/p>\n<p>Track the wider market context through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>. 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 7 August 2026 at 4:15 PM 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=\"How_did_Nifty_Auto_close_on_7_August_2026\"><\/span>How did Nifty Auto close on 7 August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Auto closed at 29,647.90, up 534.50 points or 1.84% from its previous close of 29,113.40.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_Nifty_Auto_the_top_gaining_sector_index\"><\/span>Was Nifty Auto the top gaining sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Nifty Auto was the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices, with a 1.84% rise.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_Auto\"><\/span>What were the day high and day low for Nifty Auto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a day high of 29,647.90 and a day low of 29,011.30. It closed at the day high.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_Nifty_Autos_market_breadth\"><\/span>How was Nifty Auto\u2019s market breadth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of 15 displayed stocks, 13 advanced, one declined and one was unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_Auto\"><\/span>Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Auto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Samvardhana Motherson International led with an 8.71% gain, followed by Exide Industries at 3.32%, Hero MotoCorp at 3.14%, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra at 2.82% and Bharat Forge at 2.50%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Nifty_Auto_stock_declined\"><\/span>Which Nifty Auto stock declined?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maruti Suzuki India was the only displayed decliner, falling 0.31% to \u20b914,037.<\/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. 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.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"Nifty Auto Today: Index Surges 1.84% to 29,647.90\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-07T10:45:00.134Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-07T10:45:00.134Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-7-august-2026-closing-bell\/\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"about\":\"Nifty Auto sector index movement\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How did Nifty Auto close on 7 August 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Auto closed at 29,647.90, up 534.50 points or 1.84% from its previous close of 29,113.40.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Was Nifty Auto the top gaining sector index?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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