Nifty Auto Today: Index Performance, Stocks & Analysis

Updated: 10 Aug 2026 • 4:08 pm

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Nifty Auto Today: Index Performance, Stocks & Analysis

Nifty Auto today closed in a narrowly negative zone, showing that the sector spent the session balancing gains in several automobile names against a sharp fall in one major laggard. The index stood at 29,620.05, down 27.85 points or 0.09% from the previous close of 29,647.90. While the headline move looks small, the internal action across the index was far more mixed and informative. Nine stocks advanced and six declined, which means breadth remained positive even though the index itself slipped slightly.

That combination matters for anyone tracking Nifty Auto live or searching for Nifty Auto performance today. It tells us the weakness was not broad-based across the entire auto pack. Instead, the day was shaped by stock-specific swings, with strong gains in names such as Hero MotoCorp, Balkrishna Industries, Tube Investments of India, and Bosch, while Bharat Forge posted a steep decline and became the clearest pressure point for the basket.

For traders, investors, and market watchers, this kind of session is useful because it highlights the difference between index direction and constituent participation. A sector index can finish flat or slightly negative while still showing decent internal resilience. That is exactly what happened in Nifty Auto today.

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Nifty Auto Today: Sector Index Snapshot

Metric	Value
Current Value	29,620.05
Absolute Change	-27.85
Percentage Change	-0.09%
Opening Value	29,696.15
Previous Close	29,647.90
Today's High	29,865.50
Today's Low	29,576.10
Market Status	Closed
Last Updated	10 August 2026 at 4:00:00 PM IST
Market Trend	Sideways to mildly bearish

The index opened above the previous close at 29,696.15, which suggested a firmer start. It then moved up to an intraday high of 29,865.50 before slipping to a low of 29,576.10. This intraday range shows that bulls and bears were both active, but neither side managed to produce a decisive directional close. Since the index closed below the open and below the previous close, the final print leaned mildly negative. At the same time, the small percentage decline indicates that the overall sector did not see panic selling.

In simple terms, Nifty Auto today was a session of internal divergence. Several stocks did well, but the losses in a few names, especially one sharp loser, were enough to keep the index slightly in the red. That makes the day more of a stock-picker's session than a broad sector trend session.

Why Is Nifty Auto Moving Today?

Based on the verified market data available, the movement in Nifty Auto today was driven primarily by constituent-level price action rather than a broad collapse across the sector. The most important factor was the sharp 7.60% drop in Bharat Forge Ltd. That single move stood out sharply against the rest of the pack and likely had an outsized influence on the final index reading.

On the positive side, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Balkrishna Industries Ltd. both rose 2.36%, making them the strongest percentage gainers in the sector. Tube Investments of India Ltd. gained 1.55%, and Bosch Ltd. added 1.29%. These moves helped offset part of the drag coming from the weaker names. Because the index still ended marginally lower despite more stocks rising than falling, it suggests that the declines in selected stocks carried more weight or more price impact than the broader list of gainers.

Another useful takeaway is that heavyweight names were relatively stable. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. rose 0.43%, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. gained 0.43%, Bajaj Auto Ltd. added 0.13%, and Tata Motors Ltd. was nearly flat with a 0.03% gain. Eicher Motors Ltd. slipped 0.56%. This kind of movement from larger and closely watched auto names often acts as a stabilizer for the sector index. That stability likely prevented the benchmark from seeing a deeper cut.

So, if you are asking why Nifty Auto is down today despite positive breadth, the simplest answer is this: the sector saw more advancing stocks than declining stocks, but the magnitude of losses in a few names, especially Bharat Forge, was stronger than the average gain elsewhere.

Market Breadth: What the Internal Participation Shows

Breadth Metric	Value
Advancing Stocks	9
Declining Stocks	6
Unchanged Stocks	0
Advance-Decline Ratio	1.5
Stocks in Green	60%
Stocks in Red	40%

Market breadth for Nifty Auto today was positive. With 9 advancers against 6 decliners, the advance-decline ratio came in at 1.5. That means for every one declining stock, there were one and a half advancing stocks. In practical terms, the sector had a supportive internal structure even though the final index return was slightly negative.

This is an important distinction for interpreting sector performance. A negative close with weak breadth usually indicates broad sector stress. A negative close with positive breadth, however, often indicates uneven participation, where one or two larger falls distort the headline move. That is the case here.

The fact that 60% of constituents ended in the green shows that buying interest was present across a reasonable part of the auto basket. However, since 40% of constituents still ended lower and one of them fell sharply, the breadth reading should be seen as constructive but not fully bullish. It points to selective strength rather than a clean sector-wide breakout.

Complete Nifty Auto Constituent Performance

Company	CMP	Today's %	Today's Change	Day Open	Day High	Day Low	Trend
Bharat Forge Ltd.	2,093.10	-7.60%	-172.10	2,278.80	2,295.00	2,056.10	Bearish
Hero MotoCorp Ltd.	5,860.00	2.36%	135.00	5,765.00	5,933.00	5,756.50	Bullish
Balkrishna Industries Ltd.	2,524.60	2.36%	58.30	2,482.00	2,547.00	2,475.10	Bullish
Ashok Leyland Ltd.	174.00	-1.97%	-3.50	177.50	179.00	173.80	Bearish
Tube Investments of India Ltd.	2,815.00	1.55%	43.00	2,787.60	2,819.70	2,752.60	Bullish
Bosch Ltd.	43,505.00	1.29%	555.00	42,950.00	43,505.00	42,620.00	Bullish
Exide Industries Ltd.	485.40	-0.94%	-4.60	487.95	493.30	482.95	Bearish
TVS Motor Company Ltd.	4,466.20	0.57%	25.30	4,435.00	4,475.00	4,411.10	Bullish
Eicher Motors Ltd.	7,975.00	-0.56%	-45.00	8,000.00	8,024.00	7,938.00	Mildly bearish
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.	3,517.00	0.43%	15.00	3,509.00	3,534.60	3,491.10	Positive
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.	14,097.00	0.43%	60.00	14,039.00	14,119.00	13,954.00	Positive
Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.	167.99	-0.30%	-0.51	170.00	172.00	167.16	Mildly bearish
MRF Ltd.	133,850.00	-0.25%	-340.00	134,000.00	134,895.00	133,600.00	Flat to weak
Bajaj Auto Ltd.	11,677.00	0.13%	15.00	11,662.00	11,786.00	11,615.00	Flat to positive
Tata Motors Ltd.	347.10	0.03%	0.10	347.00	351.40	344.60	Neutral

Top performer today was Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Balkrishna Industries Ltd., both up 2.36%. The worst performer was Bharat Forge Ltd., down 7.60%. That spread between the best and worst names is wide enough to explain the mixed character of the session. It also shows that using only the index close would miss a lot of the real action happening within the sector.

Top Gainers in Nifty Auto Today

Company	Price Change	% Change	Move Summary
Hero MotoCorp Ltd.	135.00	2.36%	Strong gainer and one of the best-performing auto names of the day.
Balkrishna Industries Ltd.	58.30	2.36%	Matched the top percentage gain and added visible strength to the sector basket.
Tube Investments of India Ltd.	43.00	1.55%	Steady upward move supported the broader positive breadth reading.
Bosch Ltd.	555.00	1.29%	Solid gain in a large-priced stock helped counter pressure elsewhere.
TVS Motor Company Ltd.	25.30	0.57%	Moderate gain kept the two-wheeler segment constructive.

The top gainers list shows that buying was not confined to a single corner of the auto universe. Two-wheelers, tyres and auto-related industrial names all contributed positively. Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor together indicated strength in key two-wheeler counters, while Balkrishna Industries and Bosch added support from adjacent auto components and allied segments.

Importantly, gains in Mahindra & Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki, though smaller in percentage terms, were meaningful because both are heavyweight names in the sector. Heavyweights do not always need to rally sharply to support the index. Even modest gains from major names can absorb selling pressure from smaller pockets.

Top Losers in Nifty Auto Today

Company	Price Change	% Change	Move Summary
Bharat Forge Ltd.	-172.10	-7.60%	Deepest fall in the index and the clearest drag on the sector today.
Ashok Leyland Ltd.	-3.50	-1.97%	Notable decline that added pressure to the commercial vehicle side.
Exide Industries Ltd.	-4.60	-0.94%	Moderate loss, though not large enough on its own to shape the index.
Eicher Motors Ltd.	-45.00	-0.56%	Heavyweight weakness limited upside from other gainers.
Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.	-0.51	-0.30%	Mild decline contributed to the mixed tone across auto ancillaries.
MRF Ltd.	-340.00	-0.25%	Small percentage decline but soft finish in a high-priced stock.

The losing side was clearly dominated by Bharat Forge. Its 7.60% decline was far larger than any other negative move in the sector, making it the single most important drag in today's Nifty Auto performance. Ashok Leyland was the only other stock to fall by more than 1%, while the rest of the losses were relatively contained.

This uneven loss profile is a key reason the index did not collapse despite the standout dragger. When only a handful of stocks decline sharply and the rest remain stable or positive, the sector often ends with a muted net move. That is exactly the footprint visible here.

Heavyweight Stocks and Their Influence on the Index

When tracking Nifty Auto live, market participants usually watch the heavyweight names first because they often shape the final index outcome. Today, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors, and TVS Motor were all in focus.

Mahindra & Mahindra rose 0.43% and Maruti Suzuki also gained 0.43%. Bajaj Auto edged up 0.13%, while Tata Motors was nearly unchanged but positive at 0.03%. TVS Motor added 0.57%. Only Eicher Motors among these key names closed lower, slipping 0.56%.

That pattern is broadly stabilizing. When most heavyweights are flat to positive, the sector usually avoids a deep loss. This reinforces the idea that Nifty Auto today was not weak across the board. Instead, the pressure came from selective downside in names like Bharat Forge and Ashok Leyland rather than from core benchmark leaders collapsing together.

Most Active Stocks to Watch Within the Sector

The most active names listed within the sector included Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors, TVS Motor, Bosch, Samvardhana Motherson International, Hero MotoCorp, and Ashok Leyland. This group provides a practical watchlist for anyone following short-term sector rotation.

What stands out is the mix of outcomes within this active basket. Hero MotoCorp, Bosch, TVS Motor, Mahindra & Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki finished positive. Eicher Motors, Samvardhana Motherson International and Ashok Leyland closed lower. Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto were nearly flat but held positive ground. A mixed active list often aligns with a sideways index session, and that is precisely what the benchmark delivered.

Price Structure and Session Analysis

From an intraday structure perspective, the index opened above the previous close, pushed higher to 29,865.50, and then faded enough to settle below the open and below the prior close. That pattern suggests that early strength faced supply at higher levels. However, because the close stayed well above the day's low of 29,576.10, the session also showed some support at lower levels.

A practical reading of this structure is that Nifty Auto remains in a short-term balancing phase. Buyers were strong enough to keep a majority of stocks positive, but sellers were able to prevent the sector from converting that breadth into a solid index gain. This creates a sideways to mildly bearish end-of-day tone rather than a clear breakdown.

For beginners, this kind of session is worth understanding. A small index decline does not always mean the whole sector was weak. Looking at the open, high, low, close, breadth and top movers together gives a more accurate picture. Today that picture is one of stock-specific divergence, positive breadth, and mild index-level softness.

Historical Performance View Based on Available Session Data

Period	Performance
Today	-0.09%
Yesterday vs Today Comparison	Index closed below previous close by 27.85 points

Based on the available verified data, today's move was modest in percentage terms but meaningful in terms of internal rotation. The difference between the index-level performance and the constituent-level spread is the main story. Some sessions are driven by a strong sector-wide trend, while others are shaped by sharp divergences among component stocks. Today falls into the second category.

For longer-horizon market participants, the practical takeaway is that one-day sector performance should be read together with breadth and the list of heavyweight movers. Nifty Auto today may look almost flat on the surface, but the internal data shows that traders were selectively rewarding some names while aggressively selling at least one major laggard.

What Should Investors and Traders Watch Next?

The next thing to watch in Nifty Auto is whether positive breadth sustains into the next session. If the sector again sees more advancers than decliners and heavyweight names remain stable, today's small loss could prove temporary. On the other hand, if weakness spreads beyond the current set of laggards, the index could face broader pressure.

Stock-specific follow-through will also matter. Hero MotoCorp and Balkrishna Industries were the strongest gainers today, so market participants will watch whether those gains attract continuation buying. Bharat Forge will be watched equally closely from the opposite side, since a sharp one-day fall often becomes the focal point for the next session.

Among heavyweights, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors and TVS Motor remain critical. If this group turns uniformly positive, the sector can absorb weakness in smaller pockets. If they turn mixed again, Nifty Auto may continue to move sideways.

In short, the next session setup depends less on the small headline loss and more on whether the current split between strong gainers and sharp losers narrows or widens.

Key Takeaways From Nifty Auto Today

Nifty Auto closed at 29,620.05, down 27.85 points or 0.09%.
The sector opened higher, hit 29,865.50, fell to 29,576.10, and ended slightly below the previous close.
Market breadth was positive, with 9 advancing stocks and 6 declining stocks.
Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Balkrishna Industries Ltd. were the top percentage gainers, both up 2.36%.
Bharat Forge Ltd. was the biggest loser, down 7.60%, and was the key drag on the index.
Heavyweight names such as Mahindra & Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki stayed positive, helping limit downside.
The overall market tone for the sector was sideways to mildly bearish at the index level, but selective and constructive beneath the surface.

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What is Nifty Auto?

Nifty Auto is a sectoral index that tracks listed automobile and auto-related companies in the market. It helps investors measure how the auto sector is performing through the combined price movement of major constituent stocks.

Why did Nifty Auto move today?

Nifty Auto moved lower by 0.09% mainly because a sharp 7.60% fall in Bharat Forge offset gains in several other constituents. Despite the index closing in the red, market breadth remained positive with 9 advancing stocks and 6 declining stocks.

Which stock contributed the most strength today?

Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Balkrishna Industries Ltd. were the top percentage gainers today, both rising 2.36%. Their gains helped support the sector and reduce the impact of losses elsewhere in the index.

Which stock fell the most in Nifty Auto today?

Bharat Forge Ltd. fell the most in Nifty Auto today, declining 7.60%. It was the sharpest losing stock in the sector and the biggest drag on the overall index performance.

How many Nifty Auto stocks advanced today?

A total of 9 Nifty Auto stocks advanced today, while 6 stocks declined. That translates into 60% of constituents ending in the green and an advance-decline ratio of 1.5.

Google AI Overview Summary

Nifty Auto today closed at 29,620.05, down 0.09% after a mixed trading session. The index opened higher, touched 29,865.50, and later slipped below the previous close. The main reason for the weak finish was a sharp 7.60% fall in Bharat Forge Ltd., which outweighed gains in several other stocks. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Balkrishna Industries Ltd. were the top gainers, both rising 2.36%, while Mahindra & Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki also remained positive. Market breadth was constructive, with 9 advancing stocks and 6 declining stocks, suggesting selective strength within the sector. Traders will now watch whether heavyweight stability and positive breadth continue in the next session.

Published on 10 August 2026 at 4:06 PM IST

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Nifty Auto index today?

Nifty Auto today closed at 29,620.05.

2. How much did Nifty Auto change today?

The index fell by 27.85 points, or 0.09%, versus the previous close.

3. Why is Nifty Auto down today?

Nifty Auto closed marginally lower mainly because a sharp drop in Bharat Forge outweighed gains in several advancing stocks.

4. Was market breadth positive in Nifty Auto today?

Yes. Breadth was positive, with 9 advancing stocks and 6 declining stocks.

5. What was the advance-decline ratio in Nifty Auto today?

The advance-decline ratio was 1.5.

6. Which Nifty Auto stock gained the most today?

Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Balkrishna Industries Ltd. were the top gainers, both up 2.36%.

7. Which Nifty Auto stock fell the most today?

Bharat Forge Ltd. was the top loser, falling 7.60%.

8. What were the day's high and low for Nifty Auto?

The index touched a high of 29,865.50 and a low of 29,576.10.

9. Did Nifty Auto open above or below the previous close?

Nifty Auto opened above the previous close, starting the day at 29,696.15.

10. Which heavyweight auto stocks were positive today?

Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors, TVS Motor, Bosch, and Hero MotoCorp ended in positive territory.

11. What does today's Nifty Auto trend indicate?

Today's trend indicates a sideways to mildly bearish index close, but with selective strength across a majority of constituents.

12. What should traders watch next in Nifty Auto?

Traders should watch whether positive breadth continues, whether Bharat Forge stabilizes, and whether heavyweight gainers such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, and Hero MotoCorp hold their momentum.

Disclaimer

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.