Sector Performance Today (2 September 2026): Energy Leads, Auto Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks
Quick answer
Sector-wise market performance for 2 September 2026: Energy up +1.14% and Auto at -2.60%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
Generated from exchange and market-data feeds by the TrendRipperX Data Desk. Prices can be delayed; this report describes price moves and does not claim to know why a stock moved.
Quick summary
Leading sector
Energy
+1.14%
Lagging sector
Auto
-2.60%
Breadth
15 up / 35 down
Which sectors moved on 2 September 2026
Energy was the strongest pocket at an average +1.14% across our large-cap universe, while Auto was the weakest at -2.60%. Market breadth stood at 15 advances against 35 declines out of 50 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 23,914.45 (-0.59%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
Sector heatmap
| Sector | Average change | Advances | Declines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | +1.14% | 6 | 0 |
| Infra | +0.83% | 3 | 0 |
| Consumer | +0.03% | 1 | 2 |
| Pharma | -0.33% | 2 | 3 |
| Materials | -0.37% | 1 | 3 |
| Metal | -0.39% | 0 | 3 |
| Financials | -0.73% | 2 | 8 |
| Telecom | -0.77% | 0 | 1 |
| FMCG | -0.90% | 0 | 5 |
| IT | -1.46% | 0 | 5 |
| Auto | -2.60% | 0 | 5 |
NSE sector indices
| Index | Level | % change |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | 57,172.00 | -0.42% |
| IT | 31,102.90 | -1.27% |
| Auto | 27,981.95 | -1.82% |
| FMCG | 46,240.55 | -0.47% |
| Pharma | 26,780.70 | -0.04% |
| Metal | 13,157.35 | -0.25% |
| Energy | 38,028.40 | +0.58% |
| Financials | 25,813.05 | -0.74% |
| Realty | 893.15 | +0.21% |
| Media | 1,534.10 | -1.78% |
| PSU Bank | 8,511.70 | +0.07% |
| Infra | 9,212.05 | +0.03% |
Most active stocks by volume
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC BANK LTD | 700.80 | -1.58% | 3,69,50,338 |
| COAL INDIA LTD | 417.85 | +3.89% | 3,41,30,970 |
| TATA STEEL LIMITED | 183.85 | -0.12% | 1,94,96,175 |
| ITC LTD | 266.30 | -0.11% | 1,46,43,482 |
| STATE BANK OF INDIA | 1,020.90 | -1.33% | 1,38,43,678 |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1,313.10 | +0.31% | 1,34,97,841 |
| OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. | 237.50 | +0.44% | 1,30,73,915 |
| WIPRO LTD | 177.09 | -2.60% | 1,20,56,634 |
Strongest closes (near the day's high)
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJAJ FINSERV LTD. | 1,990.00 | +0.90% | 100% |
| BHARAT PETROLEUM CORP LT | 319.60 | +0.61% | 100% |
| AVENUE SUPERMARTS LIMITED | 3,813.40 | -0.28% | 100% |
| SHREE CEMENT LIMITED | 23,680.00 | +0.80% | 100% |
| ULTRATECH CEMENT LIMITED | 11,393.00 | -0.06% | 98% |
| GRASIM INDUSTRIES LTD | 3,294.90 | -0.31% | 95% |
Weakest closes (near the day's low)
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR. REDDY S LABORATORIES | 1,156.50 | -1.25% | 0% |
| WIPRO LTD | 177.09 | -2.60% | 8% |
| HDFC BANK LTD | 700.80 | -1.58% | 14% |
| HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD | 533.00 | -1.37% | 16% |
| SBI LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD | 1,719.90 | -1.13% | 17% |
| TATA CONSUMER PRODUCT LTD | 1,012.00 | -1.83% | 19% |
Session takeaways
- Market pulse reads 33/100 — risk-off.
- NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 23,914.45 (-0.59%).
- Breadth in the large-cap universe: 15 advancing vs 35 declining, a negative bias.
- Energy leads sectors at +1.14%, while Auto lags at -2.60%.
- Top large-cap gainer: COAL INDIA LTD +3.89%.
- Biggest laggard: HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED -4.81%.
- Gold futures at ₹1,50,762 (-0.64%).
- Gap scanner: 6 large caps opened above the previous close, 6 below; widest intraday swing is HEROMOTOCO at 6.00%.
How to read sector rotation
Sector leadership tells you where money is rotating, which matters more than a single index print. Broad breadth with two or three sectors leading is a healthy trend; a rising index with negative breadth is usually narrow, index-heavyweight driven and fragile. Stocks closing in the top quarter of their day range show buyers in control into the close, and heavy volume confirms the move.
Key takeaways
- Leading sector: Energy (+1.14%) — higher at the time of writing
- Lagging sector: Auto (-2.60%) — lower at the time of writing
- Breadth: 15 up / 35 down
About this report
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary. Historical fields such as trailing returns and 52-week extremes are computed on the adjusted daily series so splits and bonuses do not create false gaps. A timestamp outside market hours reflects the last traded or last published value, not a live tick.
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Sources
- NSE India equity and sector index board data via our exchange data feed
- TrendRipperX market dashboard
“This report is generated automatically from live exchange and official association data at the time stamped above. Prices move continuously — verify on the source before acting. Nothing here is investment advice.”
Frequently asked questions
What is the story behind sector Performance Today (2 September 2026): Energy Leads, Auto Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks?
Sector-wise market performance for 2 September 2026: Energy up +1.14% and Auto at -2.60%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
Which sectors moved on 2 September 2026?
Energy was the strongest pocket at an average +1.14% across our large-cap universe, while Auto was the weakest at -2.60%. Market breadth stood at 15 advances against 35 declines out of 50 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 23,914.45 (-0.59%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
What should you know about session takeaways?
Market pulse reads 33/100 — risk-off. NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 23,914.45 (-0.59%). Breadth in the large-cap universe: 15 advancing vs 35 declining, a negative bias. Energy leads sectors at +1.14%, while Auto lags at -2.60%. Top large-cap gainer: COAL INDIA LTD +3.89%. Biggest laggard: HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED -4.81%.
How to read sector rotation?
Sector leadership tells you where money is rotating, which matters more than a single index print. Broad breadth with two or three sectors leading is a healthy trend; a rising index with negative breadth is usually narrow, index-heavyweight driven and fragile.
What does key takeaways mean for investors?
Leading sector: Energy (+1.14%) — higher at the time of writing. Lagging sector: Auto (-2.60%) — lower at the time of writing. Breadth: 15 up / 35 down.
What are the key points on about this report?
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary.
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