The auto sector stocks in India experienced a sharp decline on March 16, 2026, amid broader market pressures. The S&P BSE AUTO Index stood at 53,162.42, down 1.33% as of around 10:32 AM IST on BSE. This followed a 15.9% drop over the last 30 days, though the index remained up 13.8% over the past year.
The benchmark S&P BSE SENSEX was at 74,276.10, down 0.39%, indicating the auto sector underperformed the broader market in early trade.
Key Stock Performances (as of March 16, 2026, morning data)
Here are the notable declines among major auto stocks (BSE/NSE prices and percentage changes):
- Hyundai Motor India Ltd.: ₹1,940.00 (-3.84%) / ₹1,940.80 (-3.83%) — among the top losers in the sector.
- Escorts Kubota: ₹3,062.55 (-1.89%) / ₹3,063.60 (-1.83%)
- Sharda Motor: ₹764.55 (-1.95%) / ₹765.00 (-1.89%)
- Force Motors: ₹19,950.10 (-1.53%) / ₹19,885.00 (-1.78%)
- M&M: ₹2,901.75 (-1.68%) / ₹2,904.00 (-0.92%)
- Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited: ₹308.80 (-1.75%) / ₹308.45 (-1.80%)
- Maruti Suzuki: ₹12,432.45 (-1.24%) / ₹12,435.00 (-1.24%)
- Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.: ₹22.47 (-2.73%) / ₹22.47 (-2.60%)
- Eicher Motors: ₹6,674.90 (-1.04%) / ₹6,670.50 (-1.05%)
- Bajaj Auto: ₹8,822.40 (-0.65%) / ₹8,822.50 (-0.59%)
- Hero MotoCorp: ₹5,170.00 (-0.66%) / ₹5,167.50 (-0.74%)
- Ashok Leyland: ₹170.50 (-0.12%) / ₹170.57 (-0.05%)
- TVS Motors: ₹3,318.85 (-0.21%) / ₹3,314.90 (-0.29%)
Other stocks like Ather Energy Ltd. (-1.23%), Olectra Greentech (-0.98% to -1.32%), and VST Tillers (-1.67% to -1.14%) also traded lower.
Within the sector, ZELIO E-MOBILITY LTD. was a rare gainer, up 1.7%, while Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (down 3.8%) and others like Popular Vehicles & Services Ltd. (down 3.5%) featured among the top losers.
Note: Market data is time-sensitive and based on snapshots around 10:30-10:35 AM IST on March 16, 2026. Prices and indices can fluctuate throughout the trading session. For the latest updates, refer to official stock exchange sources like BSE or NSE.
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