Nifty Auto Today: Index Ends 0.47% Higher at 25,541.95

Nifty Auto today finished the 6 October 2026 session at 25,541.95, up 120.05 points or 0.47% from its previous close of 25,421.90. The sector closed near its intraday high after trading between 25,308.70 and 25,559.30, while 10 of its 15 stocks advanced.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty Auto gained 0.47% to close at 25,541.95, compared with the previous close of 25,421.90.
• The index moved within a 250.60-point intraday range, touching a low of 25,308.70 and a high of 25,559.30.
• Breadth was positive: 10 Nifty Auto stocks rose and five declined, with no unchanged stocks.
• Tube Investments of India, Bharat Forge and Samvardhana Motherson led gains, while TVS Motor and Tata Motors were the key laggards. The next session’s watchlist includes the index’s ability to hold near 25,541.95 and participation across major auto names.

Nifty Auto today: End-of-session sector wrap

Nifty Auto today delivered a positive close, rising 120.05 points from the prior session. The index opened at 25,416.85, marginally below its previous close, slipped to 25,308.70 during the day and then recovered strongly. Its close at 25,541.95 was only 17.35 points below the session high of 25,559.30.

This price action indicates that the sector ended the session with a firmer tone than it began. The positive finish was accompanied by broad participation among the index’s stocks, although a few notable automobile names closed lower.

Price snapshot

Measure	Level
Previous close	25,421.90
Open	25,416.85
Day low	25,308.70
Day high	25,559.30
Close	25,541.95
Change	+120.05 points (+0.47%)

The index gained 0.47% from its previous close and settled above its opening level. Closing close to the day’s high is an observation of the session’s finish, while the low-to-high range of 250.60 points captures the day’s movement.

Sector ranking

Nifty Auto was selected as the second top losing sector index in the session screen because it ranked second weakest among India’s NSE sector indices tracked here, even though it closed 0.47% higher. It outperformed only Nifty IT, which was down 0.59%, while every other index in the comparison gained more.

Ranked from the strongest gain to the steepest fall, the session moves were: Nifty Pharma (+1.66%), Nifty FMCG (+1.40%), Nifty Mid Select (+1.29%), Nifty Financial Services (+1.17%), Nifty Metal (+0.81%), Nifty Bank (+0.76%), Nifty Auto (+0.47%) and Nifty IT (-0.59%). This places auto in the lower end of the day’s sector performance ranking despite its positive close.

Constituent breadth

Market breadth within Nifty Auto was constructive. Ten stocks advanced, five declined and none remained unchanged, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 2:1. The breadth reading shows that gains were spread across a majority of the sector’s stocks rather than being confined to only one or two counters.

The positive breadth also contrasted with the mixed performance among several major names. This makes the closing gain and the breadth reading useful together: the index ended higher, while the underlying stock moves showed both broad support and selective pressure.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

Among key sector names, Maruti Suzuki India rose 0.81% to ₹11,625 and closed at its day high. Eicher Motors added 0.42% to ₹7,051. In contrast, Mahindra & Mahindra slipped 0.09% to ₹2,855, Tata Motors declined 0.99% to ₹285.80, and Bajaj Auto edged down 0.07% to ₹10,017.

The mix highlights broader participation beyond the largest names. Gains in Tube Investments of India, Bharat Forge, Motherson, Balkrishna Industries, Ashok Leyland and MRF helped support the sector’s overall advance.

Key Nifty Auto stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Tube Investments of India	+6.58% to ₹2,472.70	It was the strongest gainer and closed at its day high.
Bharat Forge	+2.56% to ₹1,880	It posted one of the sector’s largest percentage gains.
Samvardhana Motherson	+2.24% to ₹160	Its rise added strength among auto-component names.
TVS Motor	-1.24% to ₹3,981	It was the largest decliner in the sector.
Tata Motors	-0.99% to ₹285.80	Its decline stood out among key auto names.

Biggest positive movers

Tube Investments of India led the gainers with a 6.58% rise to ₹2,472.70, matching its intraday high. Bharat Forge gained 2.56% to ₹1,880, ending just below its day high of ₹1,881. Samvardhana Motherson advanced 2.24% to ₹160, while Maruti Suzuki India and Balkrishna Industries rose 0.81% and 0.78%, respectively.

Biggest negative movers

TVS Motor fell 1.24% to ₹3,981 after trading between ₹3,955.90 and ₹4,043.60. Tata Motors declined 0.99% to ₹285.80, finishing close to its day low of ₹285.10. Hero MotoCorp lost 0.28%, while Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Auto recorded modest declines of 0.09% and 0.07%.

Stocks to watch next session

• Tube Investments of India after its 6.58% gain and close at the day high.
• Bharat Forge after its 2.56% advance to ₹1,880.
• Maruti Suzuki India after closing at ₹11,625, its intraday high.
• TVS Motor following its 1.24% decline.
• Tata Motors after ending at ₹285.80 near the day low.
• Mahindra & Mahindra after its narrow 0.09% decline.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence for Nifty Auto is clear in its positive close, its recovery from the day’s low and the 2:1 advance-decline ratio. The index finished near its intraday high, while 10 of 15 stocks rose. Strong gains in Tube Investments of India, Bharat Forge and Motherson, along with advances in Maruti Suzuki India, supported the sector’s positive finish.

The cautious case

Despite the positive close, Nifty Auto was among the weaker performers in the broader sector comparison, with six of the tracked indices registering larger gains. The sector also contained notable declines in TVS Motor and Tata Motors, while Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Auto ended marginally lower. These mixed moves make next-session participation across major names important to monitor.

Univest Insights

The closing session showed a measured recovery in auto shares. Nifty Auto moved below the previous close early in the day but recovered to settle above both the opening level and the previous close.

Participation was more encouraging than the index’s relative ranking might suggest. Ten advancing stocks against five decliners indicate that the day’s positive outcome was shared across a broad part of the sector.

The split among major stocks remains relevant. Maruti Suzuki India and Eicher Motors closed higher, whereas Tata Motors, TVS Motor, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Auto closed lower or marginally lower. This leaves the sector with a balanced but selective setup after the close.

For the next session, readers can follow Univest Market View alongside Nifty Auto today developments. The specific level worth watching is 25,541.95, along with whether the sector maintains an advance-decline reading above 10 gainers to five decliners.

Published on 6 October 2026 at 4:20 PM IST

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Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty Auto today?

Nifty Auto closed at 25,541.95 on 6 October 2026, up 120.05 points or 0.47%.

What was the Nifty Auto intraday range?

The index traded between 25,308.70 and 25,559.30 during the session.

How did Nifty Auto open?

Nifty Auto opened at 25,416.85, compared with the previous close of 25,421.90.

How was the breadth in Nifty Auto?

Ten stocks advanced, five declined and no stocks were unchanged.

Which stock gained the most in Nifty Auto?

Tube Investments of India was the top gainer, rising 6.58% to ₹2,472.70.

Which stock declined the most in Nifty Auto?

TVS Motor was the top decliner, falling 1.24% to ₹3,981.

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.