Automobile stocks traded mostly lower on May 18, 2026, during the late morning session. The sector came under selling pressure with most major auto companies, including two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and commercial vehicle makers, ending in the red. The S&P BSE Auto index declined 1.49% to 56,571.84, clearly underperforming the broader market.
The Nifty 50 was down 0.49% at 23,528.55, and the S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.46% to 74,892.39 as of around 11:33 AM.
Top Gainers in the Auto Sector
- Sharda Motor was the only notable gainer in the session, rising 0.39% on BSE to ₹877.50 and 0.64% on NSE to ₹878.95.
Most other stocks in the auto space failed to find buying support.
Major Losers in the Auto Sector
- VST Tillers witnessed the sharpest decline, falling 6.78% on BSE to ₹4,478.70 and 6.43% on NSE.
- SML Mahindra dropped 3.72% on BSE to ₹3,488 and 4.03% on NSE.
- Force Motors declined 3.08–3.16%.
- Olectra Greentech was down 3.43–3.45%.
Other significant losers included:
- Hero Motocorp (-1.96 to -2.03%)
- Hyundai Motor India (-2.34 to -2.40%)
- Maruti Suzuki (-2.12%)
- TVS Motors (-2.25 to -2.30%)
- Eicher Motors, Ashok Leyland, Ather Energy, Bajaj Auto, M&M, and Landmark Cars.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Ola Electric Mobility also traded with mild to moderate losses.
Overall, the automobile sector remained weak on May 18, with limited positive momentum seen only in selective counters like Sharda Motor.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 11:33 AM on BSE and 11:34 AM on NSE on May 18 2026. Market prices are volatile and continue to change rapidly. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. For the latest live prices, please check the official NSE and BSE websites.