Nifty Auto Today Rises 1.27% as All 15 Stocks Advance

Updated: 5 Aug 2026 • 4:18 pm

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Nifty Auto Today Rises 1.27% as All 15 Stocks Advance

In the closing-bell session on 5 August 2026, Nifty Auto emerged as the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices. The index closed at 29,411.55, up 370.25 points or 1.27%, with broad-based participation across its tracked stocks.

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty Auto today closed at 29,411.55, rising 1.27% or 370.25 points from the previous close of 29,041.30.
The index traded between 29,113.10 and 29,489.20 during the session, finishing 77.65 points below its intraday high.
All 15 display-safe stocks advanced, with Bosch Ltd., Ashok Leyland Ltd. and Hero MotoCorp Ltd. leading the percentage gains.
Next-session attention may remain on whether the sector holds its positive breadth and how the leading gainers trade after their strong close.

Nifty Auto today: end-of-session strength

Nifty Auto today delivered a firm end-of-session performance, gaining 370.25 points from its previous close of 29,041.30 to settle at 29,411.55. The move represented a 1.27% rise for the day and placed the auto index among the stronger sectoral performers in the configured sector universe.

The index opened at 29,231.30, already above the previous close, and subsequently travelled higher to an intraday peak of 29,489.20. Although it did not finish at the day’s high, the closing level remained above both the opening level and the previous close. This reflects a positive session-level price outcome without assigning a cause to the move.

For readers tracking sector rotation through Univest Market View, the defining feature of the auto index was not only its point gain but also the consistency of participation across the listed stock set.

Price snapshot

The index’s last traded price was 29,411.55, compared with a previous close of 29,041.30. Its absolute gain was 370.25 points. During the day, Nifty Auto marked a high of 29,489.20 and a low of 29,113.10, creating an intraday range of 376.10 points.

From the day’s low, the closing level was higher by 298.45 points. From the opening level of 29,231.30, it was higher by 180.25 points. The close was 77.65 points below the session high, an observation that shows the index retained most of its intraday advance into the closing bell.

Sector ranking

Nifty Auto was the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices on 5 August 2026. Its 1.27% advance was behind Nifty Metal’s 1.72% rise, while it stood ahead of the other positive index move in the configured list, Nifty Mid Select’s 0.06% gain.

This ranking is a useful daily comparison of relative sector performance. It shows that auto shares, as represented by the index, occupied a leading position in the session’s sectoral scorecard. The ranking does not by itself indicate the outlook for future sessions; it records the day’s relative movement.

Constituent breadth

Breadth was decisively positive. All 15 display-safe Nifty Auto stocks advanced on the day, while there were no decliners and no unchanged stocks. Such a 15-to-zero advance-decline reading means the gain was distributed across the full tracked basket rather than being limited to a small group of names.

The breadth outcome aligned with the positive index close. Gains ranged from 0.10% in Bharat Forge Ltd. to 4.17% in Bosch Ltd. Even stocks with modest advances, including Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. and Tata Motors Ltd., remained on the positive side, reinforcing the broad nature of the session.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The available heavyweight list also remained positive. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. rose 0.65% to Rs 3,455.40, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. gained 0.16% to Rs 14,190, Tata Motors Ltd. added 0.36% to Rs 349.80, Bajaj Auto Ltd. climbed 1.72% to Rs 11,800 and Eicher Motors Ltd. increased 0.65% to Rs 7,986.50.

The supplied most-active stock list contains the same set of names, which provides a practical focus list for monitoring the sector. Bajaj Auto’s 1.72% advance stood out within this group, while Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Eicher Motors all ended higher. Alongside gains in the rest of the basket, this points to participation extending beyond only the heavyweight names.

Key Nifty Auto stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Bosch Ltd.	Up 4.17% to Rs 42,920	It was the strongest percentage gainer in the supplied Nifty Auto stock list.
Ashok Leyland Ltd.	Up 2.86% to Rs 177	Its gain placed it among the session’s leading auto-stock movers.
Hero MotoCorp Ltd.	Up 2.56% to Rs 5,690	The stock contributed to positive participation among the leading gainers.
TVS Motor Company Ltd.	Up 2.18% to Rs 4,455.20	It closed at its intraday high, a notable session observation.
Bajaj Auto Ltd.	Up 1.72% to Rs 11,800	It combined a positive close with a place in the supplied heavyweight group.

Biggest positive movers

Bosch Ltd. led the sector’s percentage gainers with a 4.17% rise to Rs 42,920, after trading between Rs 41,310 and Rs 43,650. Ashok Leyland Ltd. followed with a 2.86% gain to Rs 177, while Hero MotoCorp Ltd. advanced 2.56% to Rs 5,690.

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. added 2.22% to Rs 154.35 and TVS Motor Company Ltd. gained 2.18% to Rs 4,455.20. TVS Motor’s closing price matched its day high of Rs 4,455.20. These five names formed the top percentage-gainer group supplied for the index.

Stocks to watch next session

Bosch Ltd.: Watch whether it builds on its 4.17% gain after closing at Rs 42,920.
Ashok Leyland Ltd.: The stock ended at Rs 177 following a 2.86% advance.
Hero MotoCorp Ltd.: It closed at Rs 5,690, up 2.56% for the session.
TVS Motor Company Ltd.: Its close at the day high makes its next-session price action worth tracking.
Bajaj Auto Ltd.: It finished at Rs 11,800, up 1.72%, and remains part of the supplied heavyweight group.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.: It gained 0.65% to Rs 3,455.40 and is another key heavyweight to monitor.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence from the session is clear in the numbers: Nifty Auto rose 1.27%, closed above its opening level, and saw all 15 display-safe stocks finish higher. Leadership was visible in Bosch, Ashok Leyland, Hero MotoCorp, Samvardhana Motherson and TVS Motor, while the supplied heavyweight group was also entirely positive.

The index also closed much closer to its day high than its day low. Combined with the full positive breadth reading, this makes the session’s price action constructive on an end-of-day basis.

The cautious case

Even after a strong close, the index finished below its intraday high of 29,489.20. The next session will show whether the broad positive participation seen on 5 August continues or whether the day’s strongest movers and heavyweight stocks see a different trading pattern.

Investors may distinguish between the day’s confirmed data points—price change, range and breadth—and any assumptions about what could follow. Tracking the index alongside the named stocks can help keep that assessment grounded in observable market action.

Univest Insights

Nifty Auto today stood out because the positive index move was accompanied by complete positive breadth in the supplied basket. A 1.27% index gain alongside 15 advancing stocks is a stronger description of participation than an index increase supported by only a few names.

The session also showed variation within that broad strength. Bosch led with a 4.17% advance, while Bharat Forge gained 0.10%. This spread illustrates that every tracked stock was positive, but the magnitude of gains differed across the sector.

The heavyweight group added another layer to the closing picture. Bajaj Auto outperformed within the supplied heavyweight names, whereas Mahindra & Mahindra, Eicher Motors, Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki recorded smaller but positive moves. That combination kept the sector’s closing tone constructive.

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Published on 5 August 2026 at 4:17 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

How did Nifty Auto perform today?

Nifty Auto closed at 29,411.55 on 5 August 2026, up 370.25 points or 1.27% from 29,041.30.

What was Nifty Auto’s intraday range?

The index traded between 29,113.10 and 29,489.20 during the session.

Why was Nifty Auto a leading sector index today?

It was the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices, with a 1.27% gain.

How was the breadth within Nifty Auto?

All 15 display-safe stocks advanced, with no decliners and no unchanged stocks.

Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Auto?

Bosch Ltd., Ashok Leyland Ltd., Hero MotoCorp Ltd., Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. and TVS Motor Company Ltd. were the top supplied percentage gainers.

Which Nifty Auto stocks can be tracked next session?

Bosch, Ashok Leyland, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto and Mahindra & Mahindra are among the supplied names to monitor.

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.