The Indian auto sector experienced downward pressure on March 12, 2026, with most major stocks trading lower in morning sessions. The S&P BSE AUTO Index stood at 55,823.55, reflecting a decline of 2.70%. The broader market showed similar weakness, with the S&P BSE SENSEX at 76,131.62 (down 0.95%) and NIFTY 50 at 23,612.65 (down 1.07%).
Key Factors Contributing to the Decline
Market reports indicate the sell-off in auto stocks was linked to concerns over a potential natural gas shortage due to escalating tensions in West Asia, which raised input cost worries for the sector. This added to broader market caution from rising oil prices, global cues, and foreign investor outflows.
Auto Stocks Performance (as of March 12, 2026, morning data)
Here are the prices and percentage changes provided:
- Ashok Leyland: BSE ₹179.40 (-2.95%), NSE ₹178.75 (-3.20%)
- Ather Energy Ltd.: BSE ₹689.25 (-1.82%), NSE ₹688.00 (-1.99%)
- Bajaj Auto: BSE ₹9,119.50 (-2.27%), NSE ₹9,126.00 (-2.16%)
- Eicher Motors: BSE ₹7,081.70 (-2.34%), NSE ₹7,070.00 (-2.53%)
- Escorts Kubota: BSE ₹3,275.40 (-3.46%), NSE ₹3,276.70 (-3.53%)
- Force Motors: BSE ₹21,194.95 (-2.19%), NSE ₹21,075.00 (-2.72%)
- Hero MotoCorp: BSE ₹5,428.00 (-2.61%), NSE ₹5,425.00 (-2.69%)
- Hyundai Motor India Ltd.: BSE ₹1,980.10 (-1.99%), NSE ₹1,980.00 (-1.98%)
- M&M: BSE ₹3,060.05 (-3.37%), NSE ₹3,051.20 (-3.69%)
- Maruti Suzuki: BSE ₹13,190.00 (-2.31%), NSE ₹13,163.00 (-2.47%)
- Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.: BSE ₹23.58 (-1.34%), NSE ₹23.54 (-1.59%)
- Olectra Greentech: BSE ₹880.05 (-2.49%), NSE ₹879.60 (-2.33%)
- Sharda Motor: BSE ₹806.25 (-1.74%), NSE ₹808.60 (-1.35%)
- SML Isuzu: BSE ₹3,817.00 (-4.04%), NSE ₹3,809.20 (-4.14%)
- Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited: BSE ₹327.10 (-2.46%), NSE ₹326.30 (-2.70%)
- TVS Motors: BSE ₹3,465.90 (-3.73%), NSE ₹3,462.90 (-3.83%)
- VST Tillers: BSE ₹5,103.05 (-2.52%), NSE ₹5,128.50 (-1.91%)
(Data timestamps: BSE around 10:26 AM IST, NSE around 10:19 AM IST.)
Sector Overview
- The S&P BSE AUTO Index was down 2.7% on the day.
- Over the last 30 days, the index declined 10.8%.
- Over the last 1 year, it gained 20.0%.
- Top gainer in the broader automobiles sector: Atlas Cycle (HAR) (up 4.3%).
- Notable losers included Zelio E-Mobility Ltd. (down 5.0%) and Premier Limited (down 4.7%).
Stock prices and indices fluctuate throughout the trading day. For the latest updates, refer to official stock exchange sources like BSE or NSE.
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