Nifty Auto Today Rises 1.31%: Early-Session Sector Update

Updated: 12 Oct 2026 • 10:01 am

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Nifty Auto Today Rises 1.31%: Early-Session Sector Update

Nifty Auto led India’s NSE sector indices in the early session on 12 October 2026. For investors tracking nifty auto today, the index was higher by 1.31% at 25,186.40, with gains spread across most of the sector’s stocks as of 10:00:00 AM IST.

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty Auto rose 326.50 points, or 1.31%, to 25,186.40 from the previous close of 24,859.90.
The index traded between 24,933.35 and 25,233.90 during the early session, placing it 47.50 points below its intraday high.
Market breadth was constructive: 14 of 15 Nifty Auto stocks advanced, while one declined.
Tube Investments of India, Bajaj Auto, Ashok Leyland and Hero MotoCorp were among the prominent gainers; investors can watch whether the index holds near 25,186.40 and whether breadth remains positive.

Nifty Auto today: early-session strength

Nifty Auto today opened at 24,937.85 and moved higher in the morning session. At 25,186.40, the index was 326.50 points above its previous close of 24,859.90. The 1.31% rise made it the strongest-performing sector index among the tracked group at this point in the session.

The move was not confined to a small group of shares. Positive movement extended across two-wheeler names, passenger-vehicle businesses, auto-component companies, tyre makers and related stocks in the index. That broad participation is reflected in the 14-to-1 advance-decline reading.

The early-session position also kept the index above its opening level of 24,937.85. Its last traded level was closer to the day’s high of 25,233.90 than the low of 24,933.35, an observation that captures the session’s positive price positioning so far.

Price snapshot

Nifty Auto’s previous close was 24,859.90. The index opened at 24,937.85, touched a low of 24,933.35 and reached a high of 25,233.90 before trading at 25,186.40 at 10:00:00 AM IST. The day’s range was 300.55 points.

From the day’s low, the index had risen 253.05 points by the stated time. From the high, it was lower by 47.50 points. These figures describe the intraday range and should be read as a snapshot of the opening phase rather than a view of how the full session may unfold.

Sector ranking

Nifty Auto was the top gaining sector index because its 1.31% advance was higher than every other move in the comparison. The full ranking, from the strongest gain to the steepest fall, was: Nifty Auto (+1.31%), Nifty Metal (+1.25%), Nifty Mid Select (+0.44%), Nifty Pharma (+0.27%), Nifty Financial Services (-0.01%), Nifty Bank (-0.27%), Nifty FMCG (-0.42%) and Nifty IT (-0.53%).

The comparison shows a clear early-session lead for auto over the next strongest gainer, Nifty Metal. It also places the positive Auto move against declines in Bank, Financial Services, FMCG and IT. Sector rankings can shift through the day, but the 1.31% gain put Auto at the top at the stated time.

Constituent breadth

Breadth reinforced the index gain. Fourteen Nifty Auto stocks were higher, one was lower and none were unchanged. The resulting 14:1 advance-decline ratio indicates that the early rise was widely shared across the index’s stocks.

The sole decliner was Balkrishna Industries Ltd., down 0.21% at ₹2,006.00. On the advancing side, even stocks with comparatively modest gains, including Maruti Suzuki India and Bosch, contributed to the positive breadth reading.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The larger names in the sector were also positive. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. gained 1.26% to ₹2,831.40, Bajaj Auto Ltd. rose 3.16% to ₹10,087.00, Eicher Motors Ltd. added 1.28% to ₹7,140.00, Tata Motors Ltd. moved up 0.59% to ₹281.55 and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. edged up 0.17% to ₹11,439.00.

This combination matters because the index’s higher-profile shares were positive alongside a much wider set of gainers. Bajaj Auto’s 3.16% advance stood out within this group, while Mahindra & Mahindra and Eicher Motors were both more than 1% higher. Maruti Suzuki’s smaller rise nevertheless kept it on the advancing side of the breadth picture.

Key Nifty Auto stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Tube Investments of India Ltd.	+4.04% to ₹2,302.30	It was the biggest percentage gainer and traded near its day high of ₹2,307.90.
Bajaj Auto Ltd.	+3.16% to ₹10,087.00	Its strong move placed it among the leading gainers and key larger stocks.
Ashok Leyland Ltd.	+1.88% to ₹147.78	It was among the strongest advances after the top two movers.
Hero MotoCorp Ltd.	+1.58% to ₹4,973.00	Its price remained close to the session high of ₹4,993.50.
TVS Motor Company Ltd.	+1.35% to ₹3,919.10	It added to the positive participation among major two-wheeler names.

Biggest positive movers

Tube Investments of India led the gainers with a 4.04% rise to ₹2,302.30, after moving between ₹2,220.90 and ₹2,307.90. Bajaj Auto followed with a 3.16% advance to ₹10,087.00 and an intraday high of ₹10,138.00.

Ashok Leyland gained 1.88% to ₹147.78, Hero MotoCorp rose 1.58% to ₹4,973.00, and Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. added 1.37% to ₹155.10. The dispersion of gains across these names aligned with the sector’s strong breadth.

Biggest negative movers

Balkrishna Industries was the only declining Nifty Auto stock in the early session, easing 0.21% to ₹2,006.00. The share traded between ₹2,000.00 and ₹2,028.60. Its limited decline stood apart from the otherwise positive sector-wide performance.

Stocks to watch next session

Tube Investments of India, Bajaj Auto, Ashok Leyland, Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra and Eicher Motors merit attention in the next session because they were all positive in the early trade, with the first four among the sector’s strongest movers. Investors may also track whether Bajaj Auto remains near ₹10,138.00, its intraday high so far, and whether Tube Investments of India stays close to ₹2,307.90.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is visible in both the index and its breadth. Nifty Auto led the sector ranking with a 1.31% gain, stayed above its opening level, and had 14 advancing stocks against one declining stock. Several notable shares recorded gains above 1%, including Tube Investments of India, Bajaj Auto, Ashok Leyland, Hero MotoCorp, Samvardhana Motherson, TVS Motor, Eicher Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra.

The index also traded only 47.50 points below its intraday high at the stated time. That places the early-session reading near the stronger end of its 300.55-point range.

The cautious case

This remains an early-session update, and sector rankings and individual stock moves can change as trading progresses. Nifty Auto had not held its intraday high of 25,233.90 at the stated time, while Balkrishna Industries was lower. Maruti Suzuki, Bosch, MRF and Bharat Forge were positive but posted comparatively smaller gains, showing that the pace of advances varied across the sector.

Univest Insights

The opening-bell picture for nifty auto today is one of index leadership supported by broad participation. The gap between Nifty Auto’s 1.31% gain and Nifty Metal’s 1.25% gain was narrow, so the sector’s position at the top should be assessed alongside the evolving intraday price range.

The strongest individual moves came from Tube Investments of India and Bajaj Auto, while gains in Mahindra & Mahindra, Eicher Motors, Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki added representation from other major auto names. This mix offers a fuller view than focusing on one share alone.

For a broader market check, visit Univest Market View. Investors following the sector can compare the index’s position with the performance of leading stocks and monitor whether the 14:1 advance-decline ratio persists.

In the next session, watch whether Nifty Auto sustains levels near 25,186.40 and whether 14 of its 15 stocks continue to advance.

Published on 12 October 2026 at 10:00 AM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty Auto today?

Nifty Auto was at 25,186.40 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 12 October 2026, up 326.50 points or 1.31% from 24,859.90.

Why was Nifty Auto the top gaining sector index?

Its 1.31% gain was the highest among the compared sector indices in the early session, ahead of Nifty Metal’s 1.25% rise.

What were Nifty Auto’s intraday high and low?

The index reached an intraday high of 25,233.90 and a low of 24,933.35.

How was the breadth in Nifty Auto stocks?

Fourteen stocks advanced, one declined and none were unchanged, resulting in a 14:1 advance-decline ratio.

Which stocks gained the most in Nifty Auto?

Tube Investments of India gained 4.04%, Bajaj Auto rose 3.16%, and Ashok Leyland advanced 1.88% in the early session.

Which Nifty Auto stock declined?

Balkrishna Industries declined 0.21% to ₹2,006.00 in the early session.

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.