Sona BLW Precision Forgings sheds 4.2% in Nifty Auto
Key Highlights
Nifty Auto fell 2.0% to 25,078.55 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026. All 15 member stocks traded lower during the session.
- Nifty Auto fell 2.00% to 25,078.55 at 11:49 IST.
- 15 of 15 member stocks were lower.
- Sona BLW Precision Forgings had the largest fall at −4.23%.
- The was −0.29%.
Figures as of: 11:49 IST, Wednesday 21 October 2026
The Nifty Auto index fell 2.00% to 25,078.55 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026. All 15 member stocks traded lower during the session. Sona BLW Precision Forgings recorded the largest fall at 4.23%.
Nifty Auto today
| Level | Change today | |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty Auto (11:49 IST) | 25,078.55 | −2.00% (−512.70 points) |
| Previous close | 25,591.25 | – |
| Opened at | 25,652.95 | +0.24% |
| Day’s range | 25,062.60 – 25,743.85 | high +0.60% on the previous close |
| Nifty 50 | 22,822.85 | −0.29% |
| India VIX | 15.50 | +4.92% |
How it compares with other sectors
| Sector index | Change today |
|---|---|
| Nifty IT | +2.06% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | +0.20% |
| Nifty Infrastructure | −0.37% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | −0.38% |
| Nifty FMCG | −0.63% |
| Nifty Pharma | −0.76% |
| Nifty Healthcare Index | −0.82% |
| Nifty Bank | −0.87% |
| Nifty Financial Services | −0.94% |
| Nifty CPSE | −0.98% |
| Nifty Media | −1.04% |
| Nifty PSE | −1.14% |
| Nifty Metal | −1.22% |
| Nifty India Consumption | −1.24% |
| Nifty Energy | −1.34% |
| Nifty Realty | −1.41% |
| Nifty Auto | −2.00% |
| Nifty Chemicals Index | −2.34% |
Nifty Auto stocks today
| Stock | Price | Change | Volume vs average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samvardhana Motherson International | ₹156.70 | −0.92% | 0.65× |
| Hyundai Motor India | ₹1,932.00 | −1.18% | 0.21× |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles | ₹273.75 | −1.53% | 0.38× |
| Hero MotoCorp | ₹5,144.00 | −1.64% | 0.47× |
| Maruti Suzuki India | ₹11,281.00 | −1.69% | 0.44× |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | ₹2,857.10 | −1.72% | 0.42× |
| Ashok Leyland | ₹145.16 | −1.73% | 0.28× |
| Bajaj Auto | ₹10,078.00 | −2.03% | 0.22× |
| Bharat Forge | ₹1,756.90 | −2.32% | 0.31× |
| Bosch | ₹44,140.00 | −2.33% | 0.26× |
| UNO Minda | ₹1,059.30 | −2.58% | 0.48× |
| Tube Investments of India | ₹2,113.80 | −2.59% | 0.21× |
| TVS Motor Company | ₹3,966.10 | −2.65% | 0.25× |
| Eicher Motors | ₹7,140.00 | −2.84% | 0.80× |
| Sona BLW Precision Forgings | ₹760.40 | −4.23% | 0.40× |
All 15 member stocks traded lower, with Sona BLW Precision Forgings declining 4.23%. The Nifty Auto index change of 2.00% compares to the Nifty 50, which fell 0.29%.
Where Nifty Auto stands
| Reference point | Level | Nifty Auto now against it |
|---|---|---|
| Previous close (2026-10-19) | 25,591.25 | −2.00% |
| Close five sessions earlier (2026-10-13) | 25,391.85 | −1.23% |
| Close about a month ago (2026-09-21) | 27,151.10 | −7.63% |
| 52-week high close (2026-08-07) | 29,647.90 | −15.41% |
| 52-week low close (2026-03-30) | 23,769.60 | +5.51% |
The Nifty Auto index level of 25,078.55 is 2.00% lower than the previous close of 25,591.25. It stands 1.23% lower than the close of 25,391.85 recorded five sessions earlier. The index is 7.63% lower than the level of 27,151.10 from one month ago.
Nifty Auto: FAQs
How much has the Nifty Auto index fallen today?
Nifty Auto fell 2.00% to 25,078.55 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026, against a previous close of 25,591.25.
Which Auto stock is falling the most today?
Sona BLW Precision Forgings had the largest fall at −4.23%, trading at ₹760.40 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Are all Auto stocks down today?
15 of 15 stocks in Nifty Auto were lower at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
How does Nifty Auto compare with the Nifty 50 today?
Nifty Auto was −2.00% against −0.29% for the Nifty 50 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
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