Auto Stocks Drag Nifty Lower in Early Trade

As on 18 December 2025, the broader Indian equity market opened on a weak note, with the Nifty50 extending pressure after three consecutive negative closes. Sectoral weakness in auto stocks emerged as the key drag on the index during morning trade. Nifty Auto underperformed, led by sharp selling in

, which declined for the fifth straight session and was down up to 5.2% till 10:00 am. Other heavyweights also traded lower, with and Bajaj Auto slipping around 2% each, while Eicher Motors fell nearly 1.4%. The sustained decline reflects cautious sentiment and profit-taking within the auto space. 📌 Disclaimer: This content is for information only and not investment advice. Investments in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing. AI may have been used for grammatical and sentence-structure refinement. Please consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any investment decisions.