New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Domestic auto stocks continued to build on their momentum from last week's robust rally, as 13 out of the 15 constituents of the Nifty Auto index traded in the green during Monday's session, lifting the index by nearly 3.4% to 27,220 points, gaining 9% in just six sessions.

Today's rally has also brought the index closer to its near all-time high of 27,696 points, recorded in September 2024, now just 1.7% away from that level.

Among individual counters, Bharat Forge led the pack with a 7% rally to Rs.1,214.90 apiece, while Ashok Leyland, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, TVS Motor Company, and Eicher Motors hit fresh record highs.

Auto stocks have been on a fast track ever since Prime Minister...