The metal sector in the Indian stock market showed gains on January 23, 2026, as of 11 AM IST, with the Nifty Metal index up 1.24% at 11,717.45. This occurred while broader indices remained mixed or flat: the Nifty 50 traded at 25,278.05 (-0.05%), and the S&P BSE Sensex at 82,235.36 (-0.09%).
Key performers in the metal sector included:
- Hindustan Zinc: Up 5.73% to Rs 706.00 on BSE (5.66% to Rs 706.05 on NSE), reaching a 52-week high amid a rally in silver prices, which extended to record levels globally.
- NALCO (National Aluminium Company): Up 4.40% to Rs 380.60 on BSE and NSE.
- Hindustan Copper: Up 3.47% to Rs 550.25 on BSE (3.50% to Rs 550.65 on NSE).
- Ratnamani Metals: Up 3.12% to Rs 2,026.80 on BSE (2.37% to Rs 2,029.80 on NSE).
- APL Apollo Tubes: Up 3.80% to Rs 2,047.50 on BSE (3.57% to Rs 2,046.50 on NSE).
- SAIL: Up 2.28% to Rs 155.00 on BSE (2.25% to Rs 155.06 on NSE).
- MOIL: Up 1.98% to Rs 347.05 on BSE (1.91% to Rs 346.85 on NSE).
- Hindalco: Up 1.37% to Rs 957.50 on BSE (1.33% to Rs 957.00 on NSE).
- Jindal Steel & Power: Up 0.46% to Rs 1,081.25 on BSE (0.31% to Rs 1,079.30 on NSE).
Some stocks traded lower:
- Welspun Corp: Down 1.82% to Rs 744.05 on BSE (1.98% to Rs 744.10 on NSE).
- NMDC: Down 0.54% to Rs 77.85 on BSE (0.56% to Rs 77.79 on NSE).
- JSW Steel: Down 0.12% to Rs 1,183.45 on BSE (0.06% to Rs 1,183.70 on NSE).
This data reflects intraday levels as of approximately 11 AM IST on January 23, 2026. Stock prices fluctuate, and investors should verify real-time quotes from official exchanges (BSE/NSE) for trading decisions.
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