The metal sector stocks in India experienced significant declines on February 1, 2026, as observed around 9:26 AM IST during the special trading session for the Union Budget 2026. This session saw the Nifty 50 at 25,320.65 (-0.39%) and the S&P BSE Sensex at 82,226.11 (-0.05%), while the metal segment showed sharper losses.
Key stock performances (based on provided data):
- Hindustan Zinc: BSE ₹566.00 (-9.99%), NSE ₹628.50 (-12.12%)
- Vedanta: BSE ₹615.55 (-9.84%), NSE ₹681.55 (-11.07%)
- NALCO: BSE ₹349.00 (-9.28%), NSE ₹385.45 (-10.12%)
- Hindalco: BSE ₹905.65 (-5.87%), NSE ₹962.60 (-6.00%)
- Tata Steel: BSE ₹188.25 (-2.51%), NSE ₹193.13 (-4.54%)
- Jindal Steel & Power: BSE ₹1,105.00 (-2.27%), NSE ₹1,132.00 (-2.38%)
- JSW Steel: BSE ₹1,199.15 (-1.17%), NSE ₹1,214.40 (-1.87%)
- Coal India: BSE ₹434.50 (-1.34%), NSE ₹440.75 (-3.29%)
- NMDC: BSE ₹79.18 (-2.43%), NSE ₹81.21 (-4.01%)
- MOIL: BSE ₹356.00 (-2.61%), NSE ₹365.85 (-3.43%)
- SAIL: BSE ₹151.00 (-0.03%), NSE ₹151.13 (-3.85%)
Some stocks like APL Apollo Tubes and Maithan Alloys showed mixed or positive movements on one exchange but overall pressure persisted in the sector.
Note: These movements occurred in a special Sunday session, and further volatility could depend on Budget announcements and global commodity trends. This reflects market data as of early February 1, 2026; prices can change rapidly.
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