Nifty Auto rose 1.83% as GST cuts on small vehicles and bikes lifted sector sentiment.

• Mahindra & Mahindra led gains, while Maruti Suzuki slipped on profit booking amid overall strong auto index performance.
• GST on cars, motorcycles up to 350cc cut to 18%, boosting affordability and middle-class mobility demand.
• Premium motorcycles above 350cc now attract 40% GST, making high-end two-wheelers costlier for buyers.