{"id":24413,"date":"2026-04-13T18:29:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trending.niftytrader.in\/?p=24413"},"modified":"2026-04-13T18:29:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:59:59","slug":"why-auto-stocks-are-falling-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/why-auto-stocks-are-falling-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Auto Stocks Are Falling Today: Delhi EV Policy Raises Big Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-section-id=\"17md267\" data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"493\">Auto Stocks Slide as Delhi\u2019s Aggressive EV Policy Triggers Sector-Wide Repricing<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"723\">Auto stocks came under sharp selling pressure on April 13, with shares falling up to 5% after the Delhi government unveiled a draft electric vehicle (EV) policy for 2026\u20132030, signaling a major shift toward clean mobility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"926\">The selloff reflects growing investor concern that the policy could disrupt traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) businesses, even as it opens long-term opportunities for EV-focused players.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1520\">Also Check :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/nifty50-contributors\">Nifty 50<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/nifty-bank-contributors\">Bank Nifty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/stocks-price\/bse\">Sensex<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"gpmmy9\" data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"988\">Here\u2019s What Happened Today and Why Traders Reacted<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1083\">The sharp reaction in auto stocks was driven by a combination of policy and macro triggers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15jgcvp\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1161\">Delhi\u2019s EV policy proposed mandatory electrification of key segments<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12hypda\" data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1245\">Potential restrictions on fossil fuel vehicles raised long-term demand concerns<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5c9a8v\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1307\">Rising crude oil prices added pressure on the auto sector<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nmcfg3\" data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1353\">Broader market weakness amplified selling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1458\">As a result, traders rushed to rebalance positions, leading to broad-based declines in auto stocks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1458\">Read More : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/ipo-news\/turtlemints-pre-ipo-move-sparks\/\">Turtlemint\u2019s Pre-IPO Move Sparks Buzz as Early Backers Secure Stellar Returns<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1tqfzzn\" data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1533\">Policy Push Signals a Structural Shift Toward Electric Mobility<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1635\">The draft EV policy outlines an aggressive roadmap to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in Delhi.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mazqz6\" data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1664\">Key Policy Highlights<\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"2067\">\n<thead data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1694\">\n<tr data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1694\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1683\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Policy Measure<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1694\" data-col-size=\"md\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"2067\">\n<tr data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1805\">\n<td data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1748\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Road Tax &amp; Registration<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1805\" data-col-size=\"md\">100% exemption for EVs up to \u20b930 lakh till March 2030<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1868\">\n<td data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1824\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Hybrid Vehicles<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1868\" data-col-size=\"md\">50% tax concession in same price bracket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1941\">\n<td data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1895\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mandatory EV Transition<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1941\" data-col-size=\"md\">3-wheelers from 2027, 2-wheelers from 2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2000\">\n<td data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1965\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Scrappage Incentives<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2000\" data-col-size=\"md\">Up to \u20b91 lakh for electric cars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2067\">\n<td data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2025\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Fleet Electrification<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2067\" data-col-size=\"md\">School buses, govt fleets, aggregators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2157\">This framework is being seen as one of the most comprehensive EV push policies in India.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ps8ihw\" data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2228\">Traditional Auto Stocks Take a Hit as Disruption Fears Rise<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2312\">Shares of legacy auto companies declined sharply amid concerns over future demand:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2503\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ekjl51\" data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2378\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Eicher Motors<\/span><\/span> fell around 5%<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"u9oeo4\" data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2441\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Maruti Suzuki<\/span><\/span> dropped 4.6%<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10wxhws\" data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2503\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Hero MotoCorp<\/span><\/span> declined 4%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2637\">The proposed ban on new fossil fuel two-wheelers from 2028 has raised concerns over volume disruption for ICE-focused companies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2793\">A brokerage note stated, <em data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2793\">\u201cMandatory electrification could create a structural shift in demand, forcing traditional players to accelerate EV transition.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1083kzz\" data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2861\">EV-Linked Stocks Gain as Policy Signals Long-Term Growth<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2936\">While traditional players fell, EV-focused companies saw buying interest:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"3035\">\n<li data-section-id=\"18ed6u6\" data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2970\">Ather Energy surged 5.2%<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n5bipt\" data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2999\">JBM Auto gained 1.9%<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qjc2ks\" data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3035\">Olectra Greentech rose 2.5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3204\">Companies like <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Tata Motors<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/span><\/span> are expected to benefit from the policy\u2019s long-term demand push.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3306\">The policy is likely to create a large replacement cycle, especially in two- and three-wheelers.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1uil5w3\" data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3368\">Scrappage Incentives Aim to Accelerate EV Adoption<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3452\">The policy introduces strong financial incentives to encourage faster EV adoption.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1v0gv76\" data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3489\">Scrappage Incentive Structure<\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3690\">\n<thead data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3519\">\n<tr data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3519\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3506\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Vehicle Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3519\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Incentive<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3690\">\n<tr data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3581\">\n<td data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3564\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Electric Cars<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3581\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Up to \u20b91 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3616\">\n<td data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3605\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Electric Trucks (N1)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3616\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b950,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3652\">\n<td data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3641\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Electric Two-Wheelers<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3652\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b910,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3690\">\n<td data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3679\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Electric Three-Wheelers<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3690\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b925,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3824\">These incentives will be provided via direct benefit transfer (DBT) and are aimed at phasing out older BS-IV and below vehicles.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1x2p8ji\" data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3885\">Pricing Benefits Could Boost Mass Adoption of EVs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3931\">The policy focuses heavily on affordability:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3933\" data-end=\"4079\">\n<li data-section-id=\"8gkj93\" data-start=\"3933\" data-end=\"3985\">Full tax exemption for EVs priced up to \u20b930 lakh<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zclfv7\" data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4030\">Hybrid vehicles receive partial benefits<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pu2b68\" data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4079\">No incentives for premium EVs above \u20b930 lakh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4209\">This pricing strategy is expected to drive mass adoption in the mid-segment, which forms the bulk of the Indian auto market.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1i5eqbw\" data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4276\">Delhi\u2019s Market Share Highlights Policy\u2019s Broader Impact<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4350\">While Delhi accounts for a relatively small share of national volumes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4443\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zcy7gr\" data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4400\">Around 2.7% of two-wheeler registrations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"187flmx\" data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4443\">About 3% of total EV registrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4565\">The policy\u2019s significance lies in its potential to set a template for other states, amplifying its long-term impact.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1tu2ami\" data-start=\"4572\" data-end=\"4624\">Oil Price Surge Adds to Pressure on Auto Sector<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4716\">The selloff was further intensified by rising crude oil prices amid geopolitical tensions.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4870\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1k63wbj\" data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4776\">Higher fuel prices impact vehicle demand sentiment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4x3c0t\" data-start=\"4777\" data-end=\"4823\">Increase input costs for manufacturers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18munzd\" data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"4870\">Add pressure on consumer affordability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4958\">This created a dual pressure on auto stocks\u2014policy disruption and macro headwinds.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1v5jfd7\" data-start=\"4965\" data-end=\"5026\">Market Impact: What This Means for Investors and Traders<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5096\">The EV policy has created a clear divergence within the auto sector:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"iwqa5c\" data-start=\"5098\" data-end=\"5117\">For Investors<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5226\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7xfcoz\" data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5165\">Long-term positive for EV-focused companies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lhv5sj\" data-start=\"5166\" data-end=\"5226\">Negative for ICE-heavy players unless they adapt quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"zz45qy\" data-start=\"5228\" data-end=\"5245\">For Traders<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5246\" data-end=\"5347\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1og7v7h\" data-start=\"5246\" data-end=\"5293\">Short-term volatility likely in auto stocks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ot8l6t\" data-start=\"5294\" data-end=\"5347\">Event-driven opportunities in EV-related counters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jyxj2w\" data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5369\">For the Sector<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5370\" data-end=\"5455\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1mj9sg9\" data-start=\"5370\" data-end=\"5414\">Accelerated shift toward electrification<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bqlonv\" data-start=\"5415\" data-end=\"5455\">Increased competition and innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5457\" data-end=\"5592\">A market analyst said, <em data-start=\"5480\" data-end=\"5592\">\u201cThis policy could mark a turning point for India\u2019s EV ecosystem, but it will be disruptive in the near term.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"5fkrcx\" data-start=\"5599\" data-end=\"5676\">Final Outlook: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Transformation for Auto Sector<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5678\" data-end=\"5841\">The sharp fall in auto stocks reflects immediate concerns over disruption, but the broader picture points toward a structural transformation of the industry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5843\" data-end=\"5989\">While traditional automakers may face near-term challenges, the policy is expected to unlock significant long-term growth in the EV segment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5991\" data-end=\"6163\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For investors, the key will be to identify companies that can successfully navigate this transition, as the future of mobility in India increasingly shifts toward electric.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Auto Stocks Slide as Delhi\u2019s Aggressive EV Policy Triggers Sector-Wide Repricing Auto stocks came under sharp selling pressure on April 13, with shares falling up to 5% after the Delhi government unveiled a draft electric vehicle (EV) policy for 2026\u20132030, signaling a major shift toward clean mobility. 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