Auto stocks gained in a subdued market as Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai reported record Navratri sales. India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki, reported that retail sales had crossed 25,000 units by late Monday evening. This marked Maruti's strongest start to Navratri, the onset of a Hindu festival, in 35 years. Hyundai India saw approximately 11,000 dealer billings on the first day of Navratri.