Auto sector stocks fall sharply today, March 19: Ashok Leyland down 4%, TVS Motors falls 3.45%, M&M drops 3.13%

The Indian auto sector experienced significant selling pressure on March 19, 2026, with most major stocks trading lower during mid-day sessions. The S&P BSE AUTO Index stood at 54,923.68, down 3.03% from the previous close. This decline aligned with broader market weakness, as the S&P BSE SENSEX fell 2.18% to 75,033.26, and the NIFTY 50 (not listed on BSE but referenced on NSE) was around 23,276.75, down approximately 2.11%.

Key Auto Sector Performance on March 19, 2026

Data reflects prices and percentage changes as of approximately 12:13 PM IST (BSE) and 12:19 PM IST (NSE):

• Ashok Leyland: BSE ₹171.40 (-4.06%), NSE ₹171.61 (-3.92%)
• Ather Energy Ltd.: BSE ₹768.80 (+2.53%), NSE ₹761.40 (+1.49%) — one of the few gainers
• Bajaj Auto: BSE ₹9,040.80 (-2.44%), NSE ₹9,035.00 (-2.55%)
• Eicher Motors: BSE ₹6,793.60 (-3.34%), NSE ₹6,822.50 (-2.92%)
• Escorts Kubota: BSE ₹2,957.45 (-4.20%), NSE ₹2,951.00 (-4.52%)
• Force Motors: BSE ₹20,941.20 (-2.86%), NSE ₹21,080.00 (-2.27%)
• Hero MotoCorp: BSE ₹5,268.95 (-2.87%), NSE ₹5,294.00 (-2.43%)
• Hyundai Motor India Ltd.: BSE ₹1,961.60 (-1.44%), NSE ₹1,960.00 (-1.53%)
• Landmark Cars: BSE ₹366.45 (-1.65%), NSE ₹367.65 (-1.16%)
• M&M (Mahindra & Mahindra): BSE ₹3,113.90 (-3.13%), NSE ₹3,118.10 (-3.00%)
• Maruti Suzuki: BSE ₹12,612.00 (-3.39%), NSE ₹12,634.00 (-3.17%)
• Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.: BSE ₹24.00 (-3.50%), NSE ₹23.98 (-3.54%)
• Olectra Greentech: BSE ₹1,013.30 (-4.24%), NSE ₹1,014.15 (-3.96%)
• Sharda Motor: BSE ₹802.00 (-3.06%), NSE ₹803.60 (-2.86%)
• SML Isuzu: BSE ₹4,060.00 (-2.40%), NSE ₹4,084.00 (-1.47%)
• Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited: BSE ₹313.40 (-3.44%), NSE ₹313.35 (-3.51%)
• TVS Motors: BSE ₹3,440.80 (-3.67%), NSE ₹3,448.60 (-3.48%)
• VST Tillers: BSE ₹5,273.85 (-0.84%), NSE ₹5,266.00 (-0.55%)

Sector Highlights and Broader Context

Within the automobiles sector, top gainers included Ather Energy Ltd. (up around 2.5% on BSE) and mentions of Zelio E-Mobility Ltd. (up 5.0% in sector updates). Top losers featured Olectra Greentech and Escorts Kubota (both down around 4.2%).