Indian metal sector stocks experienced significant declines amid broader market weakness. The benchmark indices also fell, with the S&P BSE Sensex at 75,235.41 (down 1.05%) and Nifty 50 at 23,326.75 (down 1.32%) around mid-morning trade.
Key metal stocks showed the following price movements (as of approximately 10:30-10:35 AM IST):
- NALCO: BSE ₹386.20 (-5.63%), NSE ₹382.95 (-6.40%)
- Hindalco: BSE ₹917.85 (-5.36%), NSE ₹914.05 (-5.74%)
- Hindustan Zinc: BSE ₹558.45 (-4.20%), NSE ₹558.00 (-4.29%)
- Jindal Steel & Power: BSE ₹1,168.85 (-4.60%), NSE ₹1,169.60 (-4.52%)
- Tata Steel: BSE ₹186.00 (-3.85%), NSE ₹185.28 (-4.23%)
- JSW Steel: BSE ₹1,136.70 (-3.07%), NSE ₹1,132.60 (-3.41%)
- Vedanta: BSE ₹690.40 (-4.05%), NSE ₹690.75 (-4.01%)
- SAIL: BSE ₹147.75 (-3.81%), NSE ₹147.01 (-4.32%)
- APL Apollo Tubes: BSE ₹1,928.00 (-4.04%), NSE ₹1,922.90 (-4.30%)
- Other notable declines: MOIL (-2.56% to -2.98%), Welspun Corp (-2.57% to -2.97%), NMDC (-1.89% to -2.31%), Coal India (-0.89% to -1.08%)
NALCO and Hindalco ranked among the top losers in the sector, with declines exceeding 5%.
The metal sector’s performance aligned with overall market trends, where broader indices retreated. Recent sessions showed volatility in metal stocks, influenced by global commodity price movements and geopolitical factors affecting supply chains.
The Nifty Metal index has experienced swings in prior weeks, with periods of gains from firm commodity levels followed by corrections.
This update is based on intraday data from BSE and NSE as of March 13, 2026, around 10:30-10:35 AM IST. Stock prices remain subject to change throughout the trading session. Investors should monitor live market data and consult reliable sources for the latest information.
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