Auto sector leads gains, Real Estate slides as FY26‑27 Q1 results boost sentiment

Sectorally, Nifty Auto emerged as the top performer, climbing 1.63%. Gains were also seen in Nifty Oil & Gas, Consumer Durables, Media and IT. In contrast, Nifty Real Estate suffered the steepest decline, sliding about 2%, while Financial Services, FMCG, Private Bank and Pharma indices all recorded losses. The rally was supported by strong Q1 results for FY 2026‑27, a firm rupee and continued foreign institutional (FII) buying.