Auto Stocks Surge After RBI’s Big Rate Cut: Ashok Leyland, Hero MotoCorp Among Top Gainers

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surprised the market by reducing the repo rate by 50 basis points and the CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio) by 100 bps in its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. This led to strong buying in auto stocks, which are highly sensitive to interest rate movements. Lower borrowing costs are expected to boost demand for vehicles across categories—passenger cars, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles.

Nifty Auto Index Jumps

The Nifty Auto Index opened sharply higher at 23,343.05, rising nearly 1.6% compared to the previous close. This early jump reflected optimism even before the RBI announcement. Once the repo rate was cut from 6.5% to 6.0% and CRR lowered to 5.5%, the sentiment turned even more bullish.

Top Auto Gainers

Several auto stocks saw impressive gains:

• Ashok Leyland share price rose nearly 4% in morning trades.
• Hero MotoCorp and Maruti Suzuki share price gained between 2-3%.
• Samvardhana Motherson share price emerged as another key gainer.
• Balkrishna Industries share price also moved up by around 2%.
• Other notable gainers included Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor, and Bharat Forge, each rising about 1% or more.

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Conclusion

The RBI’s unexpected move to cut rates provided a major boost to auto stocks, which are among the most interest rate-sensitive sectors. With banks likely to pass on lower rates to customers soon, the demand for vehicles could rise in the coming quarters. The market has responded positively, signalling a potential revival in the auto industry’s growth trajectory.

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