📅 2 July 2026 | EarnFree.in | Investing: Auto Sector
India’s auto majors delivered strong June sales numbers, sending stocks higher. Maruti Suzuki rose 2.1% and Mahindra & Mahindra gained 1.9%, leading Sensex performers. Financials and FMCG also advanced firmly — Eternal, Asian Paints, HUL, Adani Ports, and SBI all gained 2-5.7%. The rally offset weakness in tech and metals.
📊 Top Movers — July 1-2, 2026
| Stock | Move | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki | ▲ +2.1% | Strong June sales |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | ▲ +1.9% | Strong June sales |
| HUL | ▲ +2-5.7% range | FMCG demand recovery |
| SBI | ▲ +2-5.7% range | Banking sector strength |
| Adani Ports | ▲ +2-5.7% range | Trade volume growth |
| HCL Tech | ▼ -3.5% | IT weakness |
| Tech Mahindra | ▼ -3.1% | IT weakness |
| TCS | ▼ -2.6% | Profit booking |
🚗 Why Auto Is Outperforming
Brent crude falling toward $75 (from war-driven highs) is directly boosting auto sector margins and consumer affordability. June sales data confirms demand resilience despite macro uncertainty — Maruti and M&M both posted solid volume growth, validating the crude-crash-benefits-auto thesis that has been building since mid-June.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Not SEBI-registered investment advice.
