Nifty Auto Prediction for Monday, 26 October 2026 (Including F&O)

This nifty auto prediction for monday follows a Friday, 23 October 2026 session in which the Nifty Auto index fell 0.60 percent to 24,862.30, a fourth straight decline, after recovering from a low of 24,486.40.

Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, are tracking sector-specific triggers and F&O positioning through the weekend, with the next trading session on Monday, 26 October 2026.

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What Friday Told Us

• Nifty Auto closed at 24,862.30, down 0.60 percent on 23 October 2026.
• The broader Nifty 50 fell 0.39 percent.
• India VIX rose 6.98 percent to 16.86.

Nifty Auto Prediction for Monday: Key Levels

Nifty Auto traded between 24,486.40 and 24,991.00 on Friday, against a previous close of 25,011.50, and settled at 24,862.30. On the downside, 24,486.40 is the first reference level to watch if the day's move is tested. On the upside, 24,991.00 and 25,011.50 mark the nearest resistance. Univest's analysts treat these as reference points drawn from Friday's trading range, not as targets.

Trend	Support	Resistance
Negative	24,486.40	24,991.00, 25,011.50

The table uses Friday's high, low and previous close for Nifty Auto.

Key Drivers for Monday

• Nifty Auto fell 0.60 percent to 24,862.30, with a high of 24,991.00 and a low of 24,486.40.
• The index recovered about 376 points from its low, so the close was well off the worst level.
• Crude oil rose 1.32 percent on MCX, which raises fuel and input cost concerns for vehicle makers.

Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla suggest revisiting this nifty auto prediction for monday after the first thirty minutes of Monday's trade.

Anyone following this nifty auto prediction for monday should keep the next session's opening range in view before reading too much into early moves.

Stocks and Triggers to Watch in the Nifty Auto Space

Nifty Auto is the main gauge here. Four falls in a row, with the index now about 3.5 percent below last Friday's close of 25,768.50, point to sector-specific selling. Festive demand commentary and dispatch numbers are the usual stock-level triggers.

In the F&O segment, Univest's analysts suggest watching open-interest changes near the support and resistance levels above before drawing conclusions. India VIX rose 6.98 percent to 16.86 on Friday, so option swings may stay on the wider side on Monday.

Univest's analysts suggest treating this nifty auto prediction for monday as a preparation note for Monday, 26 October 2026, rather than a signal that changes over the weekend.

These are educational views, not buy calls, and each should be checked against your own risk plan before acting.

How Friday's Broader Session Unfolded

The Nifty 50 closed at 22,600.00, down 0.39 percent, with a high of 22,787.25 and a low of 22,372.00. The Sensex closed at 73,123.83, down 0.17 percent, and the Bank Nifty closed at 54,287.35, down 1.16 percent. India VIX, the market's fear gauge, rose 6.98 percent to 16.86, which points to higher expected swings in the near term. The Nifty 50 has fallen about 2.4 percent over the holiday-shortened week from last Friday's close of 23,146.15. The Nifty Midcap 50 fell 2.10 percent and the Nifty Next 50 fell 2.26 percent, so selling was heavier outside the Nifty 50. Nifty Metal fell 2.71 percent and Nifty PSU Bank fell 2.26 percent, while Nifty IT fell 0.27 percent. The trigger for the broad fall was not independently confirmed.

This nifty auto prediction for monday will be most useful when read alongside the support and resistance table above.

Analyst View for Monday

Kunal Singla suggests that the sector needs to reclaim 25,011.50, the previous close, before the tone improves, with 24,486.40 the support to watch.

Ankit Jaiswal flags that firmer crude oil and festive demand updates are the two inputs that matter most for auto stocks on Monday.

A fair reading of this nifty auto prediction for monday is that Friday's data sets the context, while Monday's first hour decides how much of it carries forward.

Why This Is Written for Monday

This nifty auto prediction for monday is written after the close on Friday, 23 October 2026, using Friday's closing data, for the next regular trading session on Monday, 26 October 2026. Indian equity markets are closed on Saturday, 24 October, and Sunday, 25 October, so Friday's closing prices remain the last cash-market data until trading resumes on Monday. Treat it as a briefing to prepare for that session, not a live call that updates over the weekend.

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Readers comparing views should note that this nifty auto prediction for monday draws only on Friday's closing numbers and the factors listed here.

Risks to This Prediction

• Rising crude oil could keep pressure on auto sentiment.
• Four falls in a row show sellers are still active.
• A rebound toward 25,011 is possible after the recovery from the low.

As with any nifty auto prediction for monday, the opening minutes of Monday's trade will confirm or challenge the levels discussed here.

The nifty auto prediction for monday also depends on India VIX, so a fresh rise in volatility would weaken the case made here.

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Conclusion

The nifty auto prediction for monday leans cautious into 26 October 2026, with broader Nifty 50 direction and India VIX as the key variables to track. Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla will revisit this view once Monday's opening trade confirms direction.

For traders, this nifty auto prediction for monday is a framework for planning risk, with position size and stop levels left to the individual.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nifty auto prediction for monday?

Ans. It is cautious for 26 October 2026, after Nifty Auto closed at 24,862.30 on Friday, down 0.60 percent.

Why is this a prediction for Monday, 26 October 2026?

Ans. Because Indian equity markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday, so the next regular trading session after Friday, 23 October 2026, is Monday, 26 October 2026.

Why did Nifty Auto fall on Friday?

Ans. Nifty Auto fell 0.60 percent while the Nifty 50 fell 0.39 percent and crude oil rose. The specific trigger was not independently confirmed.

What are the key Nifty Auto levels for Monday?

Ans. Friday's low of 24,486.40 is the nearest support below the price, while Friday's high of 24,991.00 and the previous close of 25,011.50 are the nearest resistance.

Is this a buy or sell call?

Ans. No. This is an educational outlook from Univest's research team, not a buy or sell call. Traders should check any view against their own risk plan before acting.