Share Market Fall leads to Auto Stocks Crash: India’s auto sector posted strong February sales across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and tractors, signaling solid urban and rural demand. However, despite robust numbers, auto stocks faced sharp selling on March 2 amid rising geopolitical tensions and a spike in crude oil prices. Investors turned cautious as input cost concerns and global market weakness weighed on sentiment, creating short-term pressure even as long-term fundamentals remain positive.