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Auto Stocks: Best Auto Shares in India (2026)

As of 21st October 2026, the Nifty Auto Index stood at 25,196.65, with a 3-year return of 52.73% and a 5-year return of 118.01%. Vehicle demand, exports, financing conditions, and the shift toward EVs and alternative powertrains continue to shape the sector.

List of the Top Automotive Stocks in NSE (2026)

Auto Sector Stocks

List of Auto Sector Stocks listed in NSE.

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NameStocks (189)↓↓Sub-SectorSub-Sector↓↓Market CapMarket Cap↓↓Close PriceClose Price↓↓PE RatioPE Ratio↓↓1M Return1M Return↓↓6M Return6M Return↓↓1Y Return1Y Return↓↓PB RatioPB Ratio↓↓Return on EquityReturn on Equity↓↓ROCEROCE↓
1.Maruti Suzuki India LtdMARUTIFour WheelersFour Wheelers3,59,236.383,59,236.3811,426.0011,426.0024.4724.47-5.15-5.15-13.81-13.81-29.20-29.203.353.3514.4314.4317.2217.22
2.Mahindra and Mahindra LtdM&MFour WheelersFour Wheelers3,47,214.393,47,214.392,890.002,890.0020.3120.31-3.22-3.22-8.32-8.32-18.24-18.243.093.0916.6316.6317.3917.39
3.Bajaj Auto Ltd.BAJAJ-AUTOTwo WheelersTwo Wheelers2,85,328.822,85,328.8210,383.0010,383.0026.5626.56-5.75-5.758.808.8014.9314.937.097.0928.5028.5026.2626.26
4.TVS Motor Company LimitedTVSMOTORTwo WheelersTwo Wheelers2,05,300.632,05,300.634,280.004,280.0068.0268.025.035.0320.4320.4322.3222.3219.1619.1629.9529.9529.2929.29
5.Eicher Motors LtdEICHERMOTTrucks & BusesTrucks & Buses1,98,698.811,98,698.817,238.007,238.0036.0336.030.340.340.670.674.114.117.927.9223.7723.7726.4326.43
6.Samvardhana Motherson International LimitedMOTHERSONAuto PartsAuto Parts1,70,090.261,70,090.26160.00160.0044.0744.07-1.28-1.2829.8329.8348.5248.523.903.909.569.5612.0312.03
7.Hyundai Motor India LtdHYUNDAIFour WheelersFour Wheelers1,56,170.401,56,170.401,922.001,922.0028.7528.75-6.29-6.295.765.76-18.48-18.487.807.8029.9229.9232.6232.62
8.Tata Motors LtdTMCVTrucks & BusesTrucks & Buses1,47,422.061,47,422.06400.30400.3048.6548.65-7.45-7.45-3.99-3.9921.5121.5111.5811.5826.0526.0525.5125.51
9.Bosch LtdBOSCHLTDAuto PartsAuto Parts1,40,298.201,40,298.2047,565.0047,565.0050.5950.590.890.8930.8730.8727.2527.259.459.4519.3519.3524.2824.28
10.Hero MotoCorp LtdHEROMOTOCOTwo WheelersTwo Wheelers1,02,172.091,02,172.095,105.005,105.0017.7917.79-5.02-5.02-0.19-0.19-8.04-8.044.684.6827.8627.8631.9131.91
11.Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles LtdTMPVFour WheelersFour Wheelers97,967.5997,967.59266.00266.001.191.19-4.66-4.66-24.58-24.58-35.33-35.330.820.8268.2068.2039.6639.66
12.Ashok Leyland LimitedASHOKLEYTrucks & BusesTrucks & Buses85,170.8985,170.89145.00145.0024.5424.54-6.75-6.75-12.51-12.513.963.964.594.5920.1920.1914.5914.59
13.Ather Energy LtdATHERENERGTwo WheelersTwo Wheelers66,002.2266,002.221,663.001,663.00-127.62-127.6213.8913.8977.2277.22135.49135.4925.6625.66-33.74-33.74-13.08-13.08
14.UNO Minda LtdUNOMINDAAuto PartsAuto Parts62,793.7862,793.781,087.401,087.4052.4552.45-7.32-7.32-3.92-3.92-10.50-10.508.658.6517.9017.9020.7420.74
15.INDO-MIM LtdINDOMIMAuto PartsAuto Parts58,259.7458,259.741,178.201,178.20109.19109.19-3.65-3.6558.8458.8458.8458.8420.6620.6621.2621.2624.2424.24
16.Schaeffler India LtdSCHAEFFLERAuto PartsAuto Parts55,303.3655,303.363,538.203,538.2048.0848.08-9.73-9.73-18.23-18.23-10.37-10.379.149.1420.2120.2125.6825.68
17.Sona BLW Precision Forgings LtdSONACOMSAuto PartsAuto Parts54,615.5054,615.50873.60873.6085.3285.328.128.1245.6745.6780.8180.818.918.9110.8710.8713.2613.26
18.MRF LtdMRFTires & RubberTires & Rubber50,073.0550,073.051,18,065.001,18,065.0020.6420.64-4.09-4.09-9.48-9.48-26.16-26.162.392.3912.2612.2615.6715.67
19.Balkrishna Industries LtdBALKRISINDTires & RubberTires & Rubber40,583.0840,583.082,099.302,099.3032.6532.65-2.94-2.94-4.57-4.57-9.88-9.883.703.7011.6511.6514.0214.02
20.Endurance Technologies LtdENDURANCEAuto PartsAuto Parts32,518.4432,518.442,311.802,311.8034.1734.17-13.49-13.49-0.66-0.66-18.60-18.604.754.7515.1615.1616.3416.34

Disclaimer: Please note that the above table is for informational purposes only, and is not recommendatory. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing. The data is derived from Tickertape Stock Screener and is subject to real-time updates.

Selection criteria: Sub-sector: 2-3-4 wheelers, tires & rubbers & auto parts | Market Cap: Sorted from Highest to Lowest

GST 2.0 Impact on Auto Sector

  1. Reduced Tax for Entry-level Vehicles: GST on small cars, entry-level bikes, buses, trucks, and three-wheelers has been reduced from 28 % to 18 %. This lowers on-road costs, helps demand recovery, and makes vehicles more affordable. Premium cars and two-wheelers with engines above 350 cc now face 40 % GST, which may keep demand soft at the luxury end.
  2. Targeting the Mid-market: The changes shift industry growth towards mass and mid-market vehicles. Automakers may focus more on value and volume models while luxury products continue to see pressure.

How to Invest in Auto Sector Shares?

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Overview of the Top Automotive Stocks in India

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is India’s largest car maker, offering a wide selection of affordable and fuel-efficient vehicles. The company dominates the passenger car segment, and people know it for reliable vehicles and new technology.

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd is a major Indian multinational company that makes SUVs, commercial vehicles, and tractors. The company also works in agribusiness, IT, finance, and real estate. It is recognised for innovation and for using sustainable practices.

Bajaj Auto Ltd

Bajaj Auto Limited stands out as a key two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer in India. The company is famous for its motorcycles, scooters, and auto-rickshaws and exports them to over 70 countries. Bajaj Auto balances affordability and high performance in its products.

Eicher Motors Ltd

Eicher Motors Ltd is a leading Indian manufacturer of premium motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Known for its iconic Royal Enfield brand, the company has established a strong presence both domestically and internationally. Eicher Motors focuses on innovation, quality, and design, delivering high-performance products to meet diverse consumer needs.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd

Hyundai Motor India Ltd is one of the leading car manufacturers in India and a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea. Founded in 1996, it is known for popular models like Creta, Venue, and i20.

What are Automotive Stocks?

Automobile sector stocks in India are shares of public companies that manufacture vehicles such as cars, two- and three-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and auto components.

Market Size of Auto Sector Industry

India’s automobile industry contributed more than ₹22.75 lakh cr to the economy in FY 2025-26 and supported around 3 cr jobs, including direct and indirect employment. The sector also accounted for roughly 15% of total GST collections.


Domestic automobile sales reached a record 2.83 cr units in FY 2025-26. Passenger vehicle sales rose 7.9% to 46.43 lakh units, while two-wheeler sales increased 10.7% to 2.17 cr units. Total automobile exports also climbed to about 66.48 lakh units.


The industry entered FY 2026-27 with continued momentum. Passenger vehicle sales reached 4.39 lakh units in August 2026, up 36.5% YoY, while two-wheeler sales stood at 20.35 lakh units. Consumer demand, improving financing conditions, and rising adoption of alternative drivetrains are supporting growth.

Advantages of Investing in Automotive Stocks in India

Record Sales

India recorded its highest-ever automobile domestic sales in FY26 at 2.83 cr units. Passenger vehicles reached 46.43 lakh units, while two-wheelers crossed 2.17 cr, supporting demand across manufacturers and suppliers.

Export Growth

Automobile exports reached 66.48 lakh units in FY26. Passenger-vehicle exports rose 17.5%, while two-wheeler exports increased 23.4%, giving manufacturers another growth channel beyond domestic demand.

Economic Scale

India’s automobile industry contributed more than ₹22.75 lakh cr to the economy in FY26 and accounted for roughly 15% of GST collections, highlighting its importance across manufacturing, dealerships and component supply.

Segment Diversity

FY26 growth extended across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers. This creates exposure to different demand drivers including rural consumption, infrastructure activity, personal mobility and freight movement.

Risks of Investing in Automotive Stocks in India

Input Costs

Automakers remain sensitive to steel, aluminium, rubber, battery materials and semiconductor prices. Rising input costs can squeeze vehicle margins when manufacturers cannot fully pass them on to consumers through pricing.

Interest Rates

Vehicle purchases are frequently financed, making demand sensitive to lending rates and credit availability. Higher borrowing costs can reduce affordability, particularly in passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles.

Demand Cycles

Commercial vehicle sales rose 12.6% in FY26, but this segment remains closely tied to freight activity and infrastructure spending. Economic slowdowns can therefore produce sharp changes in volumes and utilisation.

Technology Spending

Automakers are funding electric vehicles, hybrids, software, and emissions compliance. High development costs can pressure returns when new platforms take longer to achieve scale or compete with established internal-combustion models.

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Factors to Consider Before Investing in Auto Stocks

Sales Momentum

August 2026 passenger vehicle sales rose 36.5% YoY to 4.39 lakh units, while two-wheelers reached 20.35 lakh. Monthly demand trends can indicate whether manufacturer volumes are strengthening or normalising.

Export Mix

Passenger vehicle exports reached 9.05 lakh units in FY26, while two-wheeler exports exceeded 51.8 lakh. Export dependence affects how companies respond to currency movements, overseas demand and regional economic conditions.

Financing Conditions

SIAM cited improving financing conditions as a support for demand in August 2026. Interest rates, loan availability and consumer confidence therefore remain important drivers for vehicle categories where purchases rely heavily on credit.

Powertrain Shift

SIAM highlighted accelerating adoption of alternative drivetrains in 2026. The pace of EV, hybrid and cleaner-powertrain adoption can influence product mix, capital expenditure and profitability across automakers and component suppliers.

Conclusion

India’s auto sector has been one of the best-performing sectors recently, showing consistent growth and strong returns. Many automobile sector stocks have benefited from this momentum, with the Nifty Auto Index delivering over 110% returns in the last three years. However, the sector also faces challenges such as fluctuating raw material costs, global supply chain issues, and changing fuel and emission regulations. These risks can impact profitability and automobile share prices, especially during economic slowdowns. That’s why investors should review their investment goals and consult a financial advisor before investing.

Frequently Asked Questions on Auto Sector Stocks

  1. What are automobile stocks?

    Automobile stocks in India are shares of listed companies that manufacture passenger vehicles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, and automotive components, as well as businesses that serve different parts of the mobility value chain.

  2. What are the top automotive companies in India?

    Based on market capitalisation as of 22nd October 2026, the top 10 automobile stocks in India category included several large listed manufacturers, such as:
    1. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
    2. Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd
    3. Bajaj Auto Ltd
    4. Eicher Motors Ltd
    5. Hyundai Motor India Ltd
    6. TVS Motor Company Limited
    7. Samvardhana Motherson International Limited
    8. Tata Motors Ltd
    9. Bosch Ltd
    10. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd

    Disclaimer: Please note that the above list of automobile stocks is for educational purposes only, and is not recommended. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing.

  3. How has the Nifty Auto Index performed recently?

    Investors reviewing the Nifty Auto stocks list can use the index to understand broader sector performance. As of 22nd October 2026, the Nifty Auto Index closed at ₹25,011.50.

    Disclaimer: Please note that this information is not meant to be recommendatory. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing.

  4. What factors influence automobile share prices in India?

    Auto sector stocks are influenced by vehicle demand, financing conditions, input costs, fuel prices, regulation, exports and technology shifts. Company-level performance also depends on market share, pricing power and product launches.

  5. Are electric vehicles (EVs) impacting the Indian auto market?

    Yes. EV adoption is changing product strategies across auto sector stocks today, with manufacturers investing in electric platforms, batteries, charging ecosystems and localisation as competition increases across two-wheelers and passenger vehicles.

    Disclaimer: Please note that this information is not meant to be recommendatory. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing.

  6. How can investors track the performance of automotive stocks?

    Investors can monitor an auto sector stocks list using the Tickertape Stock Screener. It lets you compare financials, valuation, returns, profitability, technical indicators, and other metrics using more than 200 filters.

  7. How many stocks are in Nifty Auto?

    The auto stocks in NSE represented by the Nifty Auto Index cover leading companies across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and auto components. The exact number of constituents can change after periodic index reviews.

  8. Name the 4 top two-wheeler companies listed on NSE.

    Based on market capitalisation, the best stocks in the automobile sector are as follows -
    1. Bajaj Auto Ltd
    2. TVS Motor Company Ltd
    3. Hero MotoCorp Ltd
    4. Ather Energy Ltd
    5. Maharashtra Scooters Ltd

    Disclaimer: Please note that the above Nifty auto stocks list is for educational purposes only, and is not recommended. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing.

  9. How many auto stocks are there on the Nifty 50?

    The number of auto sector stocks in Nifty 50 can change as the index is periodically rebalanced. Automobile manufacturers may enter or exit based on the Nifty 50’s eligibility and selection methodology.

    Disclaimer: This is only for educational purposes, as the latest data is derived from Tickertape Stock Screener.