The Nifty Auto index ended significantly lower on April 7, 2025, registering a sharp intraday decline amid broad-based weakness across automobile and auto ancillary stocks. The index touched its lowest level in the past year, signalling continued pressure in the sector.
The Nifty Auto index closed at 19,815.55 on April 7, 2025, marking a 3.78% drop from the previous close of 20,593.15. During the session, it opened at 19,336.15 and fluctuated between a high of 19,893.70 and a low of 19,316.65, which also marked its 52-week low.
The index is down 6.69% over the past week and 1.98% over the past 30 days. On a 1-year basis, it has declined 4.67%, far below its 52-week high of 27,696.10.
SYMBOL | OPEN | CLOSE | %CHNG | VOLUME
(shares) |
VALUE
(₹ Crores) |
BHARATFORG | 925 | 958.75 | -6.56 | 38,49,870 | 360.8 |
TATAMOTORS | 560.5 | 581.1 | -5.34 | 4,94,63,598 | 2,785.59 |
BALKRISIND | 2,152.05 | 2,270.00 | -4.94 | 7,18,412 | 162.39 |
BAJAJ-AUTO | 7,300.00 | 7,322.05 | -4.72 | 4,69,629 | 341.26 |
MOTHERSON | 110.01 | 114.24 | -3.94 | 3,02,39,544 | 338.05 |
Bharat Forge closed at ₹958.75, a decline of ₹67.30 or 6.56% from its previous close of ₹1,026.05. The stock opened at ₹925.00, reached a high of ₹959.85, and dropped to a low of ₹919.10. A total of 38,49,870 shares were traded, resulting in a turnover of ₹360.80 crore. Over the last 30 days, the stock is down 12.52% and has fallen 16.94% over the past year.
Tata Motors ended the day at ₹581.10, down ₹32.75 or 5.34% from the previous close of ₹613.85. It opened at ₹560.50, hit a high of ₹582.00, and a low of ₹535.75. The stock saw massive trading activity with 4,94,63,598 shares changing hands, generating a turnover of ₹2,785.59 crore. Tata Motors has declined 10.57% in the past 30 days and is down 42.43% over the year.
Balkrishna Industries closed at ₹2,270.00, falling ₹118.05 or 4.94% from its previous close of ₹2,388.05. The stock opened at ₹2,152.05, touched a high of ₹2,295.00, and hit a low of ₹2,152.05. It recorded a volume of 7,18,412 shares and a turnover of ₹162.39 crore. The stock is down 11.19% over the last month and 5.46% over the past year.
Bajaj Auto ended at ₹7,322.05, slipping ₹363.05 or 4.72% from its previous close of ₹7,685.10. It opened at ₹7,300.00 and moved between a high of ₹7,357.55 and a low of ₹7,089.35. Trading volume stood at 4,69,629 shares with a turnover of ₹341.26 crore. The stock has dropped 3.54% in 30 days and 18.90% over the past year.
Motherson closed at ₹114.24, down ₹4.69 or 3.94% from the previous close of ₹118.93. It opened at ₹110.01, reached a high of ₹114.96, and a low of ₹107.25. A total of 3,02,39,544 shares were traded, with a turnover of ₹338.05 crore. The stock has declined 10.49% in the last 30 days and 4.20% over the past year.
The broader market saw a significant decline on April 7, with the Nifty Auto index being one of the worst-performing sectoral indices. The declines were led by large-cap auto and ancillary stocks reacting to weak global cues and sector-specific concerns.
On April 7, 2025, the Nifty Auto index registered a 3.78% drop, hitting its lowest level in 52 weeks. Bharat Forge, Tata Motors, Balkrishna Industries, Bajaj Auto, and Motherson were the top five contributors to the index’s decline.
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Published on: Apr 7, 2025, 9:56 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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