{"id":221588,"date":"2026-08-27T16:06:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T16:06:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:36:03","slug":"nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Auto Today: Performance, Stocks, Gainers &#038; Losers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-auto\">Nifty Auto<\/a> today closed on a mildly weak note, reflecting selective selling across major automobile and auto component stocks. The index settled at 28,883.5, down 116.65 points or 0.4% from the previous close of 29,000.15. While the headline move was negative, the broader picture inside the index was mixed rather than one-sided. Seven stocks advanced and eight declined, which shows that the sector did not witness a broad collapse. Instead, pressure in a few key names outweighed gains in select outperformers.<\/p>\n<p>For anyone tracking Nifty Auto live, Nifty Auto performance, or Nifty Auto stocks today, the key takeaway is simple: the sector opened above the previous close, briefly moved higher, and then slipped lower through the session. The opening level stood at 29,057.9, the intraday high was 29,132.45, and the day\u2019s low came at 28,827.6. That intraday pattern suggests early optimism faded, and sellers gradually took control. The final close near the lower end of the day\u2019s range supports a cautious short-term tone.<\/p>\n<p>This article breaks down today\u2019s Nifty Auto move using only verified index and constituent data. It covers the latest sector snapshot, market breadth, complete constituent performance, top gainers, top losers, heavyweight trends, and what investors should watch going forward based on today\u2019s price action.<\/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 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Why_Is_Nifty_Auto_Moving_Today\" title=\"Why Is Nifty Auto Moving Today?\">Why Is Nifty Auto Moving Today?<\/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-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Market_Breadth_What_the_Internal_Trend_Shows\" title=\"Market Breadth: What the Internal Trend Shows\">Market Breadth: What the Internal Trend Shows<\/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-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Complete_Nifty_Auto_Constituent_Performance\" title=\"Complete Nifty Auto Constituent Performance\">Complete Nifty Auto Constituent Performance<\/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-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Nifty_Auto_Gainers_Today\" title=\"Top Nifty Auto Gainers Today\">Top Nifty Auto Gainers Today<\/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-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Top_Nifty_Auto_Losers_Today\" title=\"Top Nifty Auto Losers Today\">Top Nifty Auto Losers Today<\/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-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Heavyweight_Stocks_and_Their_Influence_on_Nifty_Auto\" title=\"Heavyweight Stocks and Their Influence on Nifty Auto\">Heavyweight Stocks and Their Influence on Nifty Auto<\/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-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Intraday_Trend_Analysis\" title=\"Intraday Trend Analysis\">Intraday Trend Analysis<\/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-27-august-2026-16-00\/#What_Todays_Nifty_Auto_Performance_Means\" title=\"What Today\u2019s Nifty Auto Performance Means\">What Today\u2019s Nifty Auto Performance Means<\/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-27-august-2026-16-00\/#What_Investors_Should_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_Auto\" title=\"What Investors Should Watch Next in Nifty Auto\">What Investors Should Watch Next in Nifty Auto<\/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-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/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-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Featured_Snippet_Answers\" title=\"Featured Snippet Answers\">Featured Snippet Answers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#What_is_Nifty_Auto\" title=\"What is Nifty Auto?\">What is Nifty Auto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Why_is_Nifty_Auto_moving_today\" title=\"Why is Nifty Auto moving today?\">Why is Nifty Auto moving today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Which_stock_contributed_the_most_on_the_upside_today\" title=\"Which stock contributed the most on the upside today?\">Which stock contributed the most on the upside today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Which_stock_fell_the_most_today\" title=\"Which stock fell the most today?\">Which stock fell the most 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-27-august-2026-16-00\/#How_many_Nifty_Auto_stocks_advanced_today\" title=\"How many Nifty Auto stocks advanced today?\">How many Nifty Auto stocks advanced today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Google_AI_Overview_Style_Summary\" title=\"Google AI Overview Style Summary\">Google AI Overview Style Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#1_What_is_Nifty_Auto_today\" title=\"1. What is Nifty Auto today?\">1. 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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#2_Why_is_Nifty_Auto_falling_today\" title=\"2. Why is Nifty Auto falling today?\">2. Why is Nifty Auto falling today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#3_Did_Nifty_Auto_open_positive_today\" title=\"3. Did Nifty Auto open positive today?\">3. Did Nifty Auto open positive today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#4_What_was_the_high_and_low_of_Nifty_Auto_today\" title=\"4. What was the high and low of Nifty Auto today?\">4. What was the high and low of Nifty Auto today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#5_Which_stock_was_the_top_gainer_in_Nifty_Auto_today\" title=\"5. Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty Auto today?\">5. Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty Auto today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#6_Which_stock_was_the_top_loser_in_Nifty_Auto_today\" title=\"6. Which stock was the top loser in Nifty Auto today?\">6. Which stock was the top loser in Nifty Auto today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#7_How_many_Nifty_Auto_stocks_gained_today\" title=\"7. How many Nifty Auto stocks gained today?\">7. How many Nifty Auto stocks gained today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#8_How_many_Nifty_Auto_stocks_declined_today\" title=\"8. How many Nifty Auto stocks declined today?\">8. How many Nifty Auto stocks declined today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#9_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_of_Nifty_Auto_today\" title=\"9. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Auto today?\">9. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Auto today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#10_Which_major_stocks_dragged_Nifty_Auto_today\" title=\"10. Which major stocks dragged Nifty Auto today?\">10. Which major stocks dragged Nifty Auto today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#11_Which_major_stocks_supported_Nifty_Auto_today\" title=\"11. Which major stocks supported Nifty Auto today?\">11. Which major stocks supported Nifty Auto today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#12_What_should_investors_watch_next_in_Nifty_Auto\" title=\"12. What should investors watch next in Nifty Auto?\">12. What should investors watch next in Nifty Auto?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Auto_Today_Sector_Index_Snapshot\"><\/span>Nifty Auto Today: Sector Index Snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Current Value<\/td>\n<td>28,883.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Absolute Change<\/td>\n<td>-116.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Percentage Change<\/td>\n<td>-0.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Opening Value<\/td>\n<td>29,057.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>29,000.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Today&#8217;s High<\/td>\n<td>29,132.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Today&#8217;s Low<\/td>\n<td>28,827.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Status<\/td>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Updated<\/td>\n<td>27 August 2026 at 4:00:00 PM IST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Trend<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Nifty Auto index ended the day in the red after failing to sustain its opening strength. Since the index opened above the previous close and also touched an intraday high above 29,100, buyers were initially active. However, the inability to hold higher levels led to a gradual decline, and the index finally closed below both the open and previous close. In plain language, this means traders used higher levels to book profits, and the selling pressure was strong enough to push the sector lower by the end of the session.<\/p>\n<p>The day\u2019s range of roughly 304.85 points between the high and the low shows there was enough intraday movement for active market participants. A close near the day\u2019s low often points to a softer short-term undertone, especially when a sector begins strong but ends weak. That said, a fall of 0.4% is not a deep washout. It indicates moderate weakness rather than panic selling.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Nifty_Auto_Moving_Today\"><\/span>Why Is Nifty Auto Moving Today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on the verified market data available, today\u2019s move in Nifty Auto appears to be primarily driven by stock-specific performance dispersion rather than broad-based sector strength. The biggest clue comes from the breadth and constituent list. There were both meaningful gainers and notable losers, but declines in important names were enough to pull the index lower overall.<\/p>\n<p>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd. fell 2.01%, making it the sharpest loser in percentage terms among the constituents shown. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. also declined 0.59%, while TVS Motor Company Ltd. slipped 1.21% and Hero MotoCorp Ltd. fell 0.8%. These are prominent stocks within the auto space, and when multiple major names move lower together, the index tends to remain under pressure even if a few component makers or select auto stocks gain.<\/p>\n<p>On the positive side, Bharat Forge Ltd. rose 2.24%, Balkrishna Industries Ltd. gained 1.01%, Tata Motors Ltd. added 0.93%, and Eicher Motors Ltd. advanced 0.81%. These gains clearly prevented a steeper decline in the sector. In other words, Nifty Auto today was not weak because every stock was falling. It was weak because the losing side had enough weight and enough breadth to outweigh the positive moves.<\/p>\n<p>Another useful observation comes from the intraday pattern. The index opened at 29,057.9 and touched a high of 29,132.45 before slipping to a low of 28,827.6. That sequence suggests sellers became more active after the initial opening phase. Some of the weakest stocks also traded at or near their intraday lows by the close. For example, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd. closed at 3,330 after opening at 3,410, and that closing level matched the session low. This usually reflects persistent intraday weakness.<\/p>\n<p>So, if someone asks, \u201cWhy is Nifty Auto falling today?\u201d the factual answer is that the sector was dragged lower by declines in several important auto names, while gains in stocks like Bharat Forge, Tata Motors, and Eicher Motors were not enough to offset the pressure.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Breadth_What_the_Internal_Trend_Shows\"><\/span>Market Breadth: What the Internal Trend Shows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Breadth Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advancing Stocks<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Declining Stocks<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unchanged Stocks<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advance-Decline Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Green<\/td>\n<td>46.67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Red<\/td>\n<td>53.33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Nifty Auto market breadth was slightly negative today. With seven advancers and eight decliners, the index did not see widespread weakness, but the balance still tilted toward the red. The advance-decline ratio of 0.88 means that for every one declining stock, there were only 0.88 advancing stocks. That is a mild negative breadth reading.<\/p>\n<p>This matters because breadth helps investors understand whether a sector move is broad and healthy or narrow and concentrated. In today\u2019s case, the breadth was fairly balanced, but still slightly weak. Nearly 46.67% of stocks ended in green, while 53.33% closed in red. That tells us the decline in the index was not just because of one isolated stock, though it also was not a broad washout affecting almost every constituent.<\/p>\n<p>The interpretation is straightforward: Nifty Auto was under pressure, but internal participation remained mixed. This kind of structure often points to a market that is rotating within the sector rather than fully abandoning it. Some counters attracted buying, while others faced selling pressure. Investors should therefore track whether the next session sees breadth improve above 50% green or weaken further.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Nifty_Auto_Constituent_Performance\"><\/span>Complete Nifty Auto Constituent Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>CMP<\/th>\n<th>Today&#8217;s %<\/th>\n<th>Today&#8217;s Change<\/th>\n<th>52 Week High<\/th>\n<th>52 Week Low<\/th>\n<th>Trend<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bharatforg\/bharat-forge-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharat Forge Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,050<\/td>\n<td>2.24%<\/td>\n<td>45<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>3,330<\/td>\n<td>-2.01%<\/td>\n<td>-68.2<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/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>437.75<\/td>\n<td>-1.41%<\/td>\n<td>-6.25<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tvsmotor\/tvs-motor-company-ltd-share-price-today\">TVS Motor Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>4,409.8<\/td>\n<td>-1.21%<\/td>\n<td>-54.2<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/balkrisind\/balkrishna-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Balkrishna Industries Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,352.1<\/td>\n<td>1.01%<\/td>\n<td>23.5<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tmpv\/tata-motors-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Motors Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>316<\/td>\n<td>0.93%<\/td>\n<td>2.9<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/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>177.4<\/td>\n<td>-0.92%<\/td>\n<td>-1.65<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/eichermot\/eicher-motors-ltd-share-price-today\">Eicher Motors Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8,100<\/td>\n<td>0.81%<\/td>\n<td>65<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/heromotoco\/hero-motocorp-ltd-share-price-today\">Hero MotoCorp Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5,550<\/td>\n<td>-0.8%<\/td>\n<td>-45<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/motherson\/samvardhana-motherson-international-ltd-share-price-today\">Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>166<\/td>\n<td>0.61%<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/maruti\/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>13,440<\/td>\n<td>-0.59%<\/td>\n<td>-80<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tiindia\/tube-investments-of-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Tube Investments of India Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,870<\/td>\n<td>0.35%<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/boschltd\/bosch-ltd-share-price-today\">Bosch Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>48,780<\/td>\n<td>-0.24%<\/td>\n<td>-115<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mrf\/mrf-ltd-share-price-today\">MRF Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>133,600<\/td>\n<td>0.06%<\/td>\n<td>80<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Sideways<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajaj-auto\/bajaj-auto-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Auto Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>11,720<\/td>\n<td>-0.03%<\/td>\n<td>-4<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Sideways<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The complete constituent table shows clearly why Nifty Auto closed lower. The best performer was Bharat Forge Ltd., up 2.24%, while the worst performer was Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd., down 2.01%. There was strength in a few names, but declines in large and widely tracked auto companies mattered more to the index direction.<\/p>\n<p>It is also notable that several gainers posted modest rather than explosive upside. Tata Motors rose 0.93%, Eicher Motors gained 0.81%, Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. added 0.61%, and Tube Investments of India Ltd. rose 0.35%. These are constructive moves, but when compared with sharper declines in Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, Exide Industries, and TVS Motor Company, the balance still favored the bears.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Nifty_Auto_Gainers_Today\"><\/span>Top Nifty Auto Gainers Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Reason Behind Move<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bharatforg\/bharat-forge-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharat Forge Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>45<\/td>\n<td>2.24%<\/td>\n<td>Strong relative buying within the sector based on today&#8217;s price action.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/balkrisind\/balkrishna-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Balkrishna Industries Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>23.5<\/td>\n<td>1.01%<\/td>\n<td>Outperformed the broader auto index during a weak session.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tmpv\/tata-motors-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Motors Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2.9<\/td>\n<td>0.93%<\/td>\n<td>Managed to stay in positive territory despite pressure on the sector.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/eichermot\/eicher-motors-ltd-share-price-today\">Eicher Motors Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>65<\/td>\n<td>0.81%<\/td>\n<td>Steady buying helped the stock finish above the previous close.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/motherson\/samvardhana-motherson-international-ltd-share-price-today\">Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>0.61%<\/td>\n<td>Held gains in a session where breadth remained mixed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The strongest positive support came from Bharat Forge Ltd., which topped the gainers list with a 2.24% rise. In a day when the index itself declined, this is a meaningful outperformance. Balkrishna Industries Ltd. and Tata Motors Ltd. also added to the positive side of the board. Eicher Motors Ltd. remained firm as well, indicating that buying was still visible in select auto and auto component counters.<\/p>\n<p>These gainers matter because they limited the extent of the index decline. Without such support, Nifty Auto could have seen a much sharper fall. Their resilience shows that traders were still willing to rotate into specific names, even though the overall sector finished in the red.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Nifty_Auto_Losers_Today\"><\/span>Top Nifty Auto Losers Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Reason Behind Fall<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-68.2<\/td>\n<td>-2.01%<\/td>\n<td>Sharp selling pressure based on today&#8217;s price action.<\/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>-6.25<\/td>\n<td>-1.41%<\/td>\n<td>Closed lower after trading below the previous close for most of the session.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tvsmotor\/tvs-motor-company-ltd-share-price-today\">TVS Motor Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-54.2<\/td>\n<td>-1.21%<\/td>\n<td>Weak intraday trend with the stock ending well below the open.<\/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>-1.65<\/td>\n<td>-0.92%<\/td>\n<td>Stock remained under pressure through the day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/heromotoco\/hero-motocorp-ltd-share-price-today\">Hero MotoCorp Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-45<\/td>\n<td>-0.8%<\/td>\n<td>Closed in the red as sellers dominated at higher levels.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The drag on Nifty Auto came largely from Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd., which declined 2.01%. That made it the biggest loser in percentage terms among the displayed constituents. TVS Motor Company Ltd. and Exide Industries Ltd. also posted sizeable losses, while Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Ashok Leyland Ltd. added to the negative tone.<\/p>\n<p>Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., another important stock within the sector, also ended down 0.59%. When several large and closely watched names move lower together, the index can remain subdued despite strength in a few other counters. That is exactly what happened today.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweight_Stocks_and_Their_Influence_on_Nifty_Auto\"><\/span>Heavyweight Stocks and Their Influence on Nifty Auto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heavyweight movement often determines the final direction of a sector index, and today\u2019s Nifty Auto session was a good example. Among the key large names tracked within the sector, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd. fell 2.01% and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. declined 0.59%. TVS Motor Company Ltd. slipped 1.21%, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. lost 0.8%, and Bosch Ltd. closed 0.24% lower. These declines likely had an outsized impact on the benchmark\u2019s final reading.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Tata Motors Ltd. gained 0.93%, Eicher Motors Ltd. rose 0.81%, and Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. climbed 0.61%. Bajaj Auto Ltd. was almost flat at -0.03%, which means it did not materially change the day\u2019s balance. Looking at these heavyweight trends together, the conclusion is clear: the index was pulled lower because too many influential stocks closed in the red at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>For investors, this heavyweight split is important. A sector can look weak at the index level even when some names are holding up well. That is why reviewing stock-by-stock movement inside Nifty Auto is more useful than looking only at the headline index change.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intraday_Trend_Analysis\"><\/span>Intraday Trend Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Auto started the session at 29,057.9, above its previous close of 29,000.15. This positive open suggested initial buying interest. The index then climbed to 29,132.45, which became the day\u2019s high. However, the inability to build on those gains was the first sign of weakness. After the early rise, the sector lost momentum and drifted lower through the session before touching 28,827.6.<\/p>\n<p>The closing level of 28,883.5 was much closer to the day\u2019s low than the day\u2019s high. In market interpretation, this often signals that sellers had the upper hand in the second half of trading. The index not only erased the positive opening tone but also ended below the previous close, reinforcing a bearish intraday structure.<\/p>\n<p>Several constituent charts reflected a similar pattern. Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd. opened at 3,410, touched 3,420, and finally closed at 3,330, which was also the session low. TVS Motor Company Ltd. opened at 4,469 and closed at 4,409.8 after falling to 4,366.6 intraday. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Ashok Leyland Ltd. also remained under pressure. In contrast, Bharat Forge Ltd. showed sustained strength by closing at the day\u2019s high of 2,050, highlighting clear stock-specific leadership.<\/p>\n<p>This split behavior suggests the sector is not moving in complete sync. Some pockets are attracting strong buying, while others are seeing profit-taking or distribution. Such sessions are often closely watched because they can set the tone for near-term rotation within the sector.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Todays_Nifty_Auto_Performance_Means\"><\/span>What Today\u2019s Nifty Auto Performance Means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 0.4% fall may appear modest, but context matters. The index opened strong and failed to hold that strength. That shift from early optimism to end-of-day weakness is more informative than the absolute percentage decline alone. It tells us sentiment softened as the session progressed.<\/p>\n<p>The market breadth reading adds another layer. Since 7 of 15 stocks still advanced, the weakness was not universal. This means investors were selective. They sold some prominent names while continuing to support others. When this happens, the sector may not be entering a full risk-off phase, but it is clearly losing broad upward momentum.<\/p>\n<p>In practical terms, traders tracking Nifty Auto today should note three things. First, the index remains vulnerable when key names such as Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd. and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. are weak. Second, relative strength in counters like Bharat Forge Ltd. and Eicher Motors Ltd. can offer a cushion. Third, breadth remains close enough to neutral that the next session could quickly change the tone if advancing stocks outnumber decliners again.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Investors_Should_Watch_Next_in_Nifty_Auto\"><\/span>What Investors Should Watch Next in Nifty Auto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on available price and breadth data, the next important signal for Nifty Auto will be whether the sector can reclaim and hold levels above today\u2019s close after this late-session weakness. Investors should watch if the index continues to trade near the lower end of its recent session range or if buyers step back in and reverse the weak close.<\/p>\n<p>At the stock level, the next move in heavyweight names is especially important. Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd., Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., TVS Motor Company Ltd., Hero MotoCorp Ltd., and Tata Motors Ltd. can strongly influence the sector\u2019s direction. If losers remain weak while gainers fail to build on today\u2019s advances, the index may continue to struggle. If, however, positive names such as Bharat Forge Ltd., Balkrishna Industries Ltd., Tata Motors Ltd., and Eicher Motors Ltd. sustain momentum while large decliners stabilize, the sector could regain balance.<\/p>\n<p>Investors should also keep an eye on breadth. A move from today\u2019s 7 advances versus 8 declines to a more positive internal reading would improve the near-term tone. Conversely, if the percentage of red stocks expands from 53.33% to a materially higher level, that would point to deeper broad-based weakness.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nifty Auto closed at 28,883.5, down 116.65 points or 0.4%.<\/li>\n<li>The index opened higher but weakened through the day, ending near the session low.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was slightly negative with 7 advancers and 8 decliners.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bharatforg\/bharat-forge-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharat Forge Ltd.<\/a> was the top performer, rising 2.24%.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/a> was the biggest loser, falling 2.01%.<\/li>\n<li>Other gainers included <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/balkrisind\/balkrishna-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Balkrishna Industries Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tmpv\/tata-motors-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Motors Ltd.<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/eichermot\/eicher-motors-ltd-share-price-today\">Eicher Motors Ltd.<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Important drags included <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/maruti\/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tvsmotor\/tvs-motor-company-ltd-share-price-today\">TVS Motor Company Ltd.<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/heromotoco\/hero-motocorp-ltd-share-price-today\">Hero MotoCorp Ltd.<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The session reflected selective selling rather than full-sector breakdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Featured_Snippet_Answers\"><\/span>Featured Snippet Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Nifty_Auto\"><\/span>What is Nifty Auto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Auto is an NSE sector index that tracks the performance of major automobile and auto-related stocks. It helps investors understand how the auto sector is performing as a group rather than tracking only one company.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Nifty_Auto_moving_today\"><\/span>Why is Nifty Auto moving today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Auto moved lower today because several major sector stocks closed in the red. Losses in Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd., TVS Motor Company Ltd., Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., and Hero MotoCorp Ltd. outweighed gains in Bharat Forge Ltd., Tata Motors Ltd., and Eicher Motors Ltd.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_contributed_the_most_on_the_upside_today\"><\/span>Which stock contributed the most on the upside today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bharat Forge Ltd. was the top gainer in Nifty Auto today, rising 2.24% to 2,050. It showed the strongest relative upside among the sector constituents.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_fell_the_most_today\"><\/span>Which stock fell the most today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd. fell the most among Nifty Auto constituents today, declining 2.01% to 3,330. It was the sharpest loser in the index by percentage change.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_Nifty_Auto_stocks_advanced_today\"><\/span>How many Nifty Auto stocks advanced today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Seven Nifty Auto stocks advanced today, while eight declined. That gave the sector a slightly negative breadth profile for the session.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_AI_Overview_Style_Summary\"><\/span>Google AI Overview Style Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Auto today closed at 28,883.5, down 0.4% after opening higher and losing momentum through the session. The move was driven by declines in major names such as Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd., TVS Motor Company Ltd., Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., and Hero MotoCorp Ltd., which outweighed gains in Bharat Forge Ltd., Tata Motors Ltd., Balkrishna Industries Ltd., and Eicher Motors Ltd. Market breadth was slightly negative with 7 advancing stocks and 8 declining stocks. Investors may watch whether heavyweight stocks stabilize and whether breadth improves in the next session.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 27 August 2026 at 4:05 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=\"1_What_is_Nifty_Auto_today\"><\/span>1. What is Nifty Auto today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Auto today closed at 28,883.5, down 116.65 points or 0.4%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_Nifty_Auto_falling_today\"><\/span>2. Why is Nifty Auto falling today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Auto fell because declines in major stocks such as Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd., TVS Motor Company Ltd., Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., and Hero MotoCorp Ltd. outweighed gains in other constituents.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Did_Nifty_Auto_open_positive_today\"><\/span>3. Did Nifty Auto open positive today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Nifty Auto opened at 29,057.9, which was above the previous close of 29,000.15.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_was_the_high_and_low_of_Nifty_Auto_today\"><\/span>4. What was the high and low of Nifty Auto today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index touched a high of 29,132.45 and a low of 28,827.6 during the session.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_stock_was_the_top_gainer_in_Nifty_Auto_today\"><\/span>5. Which stock was the top gainer in Nifty Auto today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bharatforg\/bharat-forge-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharat Forge Ltd.<\/a> was the top gainer, rising 2.24%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_stock_was_the_top_loser_in_Nifty_Auto_today\"><\/span>6. Which stock was the top loser in Nifty Auto today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/a> was the top loser, falling 2.01%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_many_Nifty_Auto_stocks_gained_today\"><\/span>7. How many Nifty Auto stocks gained today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Seven stocks in the Nifty Auto index closed in the green today.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_many_Nifty_Auto_stocks_declined_today\"><\/span>8. How many Nifty Auto stocks declined today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Eight stocks in the Nifty Auto index closed in the red today.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_of_Nifty_Auto_today\"><\/span>9. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Auto today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.88, indicating slightly negative market breadth.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_major_stocks_dragged_Nifty_Auto_today\"><\/span>10. Which major stocks dragged Nifty Auto today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd., TVS Motor Company Ltd., Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Hero MotoCorp Ltd., and Exide Industries Ltd. were among the main drags.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Which_major_stocks_supported_Nifty_Auto_today\"><\/span>11. Which major stocks supported Nifty Auto today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bharat Forge Ltd., Balkrishna Industries Ltd., Tata Motors Ltd., Eicher Motors Ltd., and Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. supported the index.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_should_investors_watch_next_in_Nifty_Auto\"><\/span>12. What should investors watch next in Nifty Auto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Investors should watch whether heavyweight auto stocks stabilize, whether gainers sustain strength, and whether market breadth improves from today\u2019s slightly negative reading.<\/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: Performance, Stocks, Gainers & Losers\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-27T10:30:00.176Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-27T10:30:00.176Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-27-august-2026-16-00\/\",\"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\":\"What is Nifty Auto today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Auto today closed at 28,883.5, down 116.65 points or 0.4%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is Nifty Auto falling today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Auto fell because declines in major stocks such as Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., TVS Motor Company Ltd., Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., and Hero MotoCorp Ltd. outweighed gains in other constituents.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Did Nifty Auto open positive today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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