Metal stocks broadly declined in early trade on March 27, 2026, with most constituents of the BSE Metal index trading in the red as of 11:07 AM IST. The broader market also weakened, with the S&P BSE Sensex falling 1.43% to 74,195.82 and the Nifty 50 down 1.36% at 22,989.35.
Top Losers in the Metal Sector
Vedanta was the steepest decliner among large-cap metal stocks, falling 2.54% on BSE to Rs 652.80. MOIL dropped 2.34% to Rs 282.10, while SAIL (Steel Authority of India) slipped 2.08% to Rs 148.45. Welspun Corp fell 1.96% to Rs 819.05 and Maithan Alloys declined 1.88% to Rs 882.35.
Tata Steel fell 0.99% to Rs 194.70 on BSE, and JSW Steel was down 0.74% to Rs 1,147.70. NALCO (National Aluminium Company) slipped 0.52% to Rs 365.25, while Hindustan Zinc declined 0.35% to Rs 515.55.
Minor losses were also seen in APL Apollo Tubes (−0.20%, Rs 1,995.00), Coal India (−0.12%, Rs 443.20), NMDC (−0.19%, Rs 77.70), and Hindalco (−0.01%, Rs 868.40).
Stocks Bucking the Trend
Two counters managed gains against the broader decline. Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) rose 0.61% to Rs 1,150.50 on BSE, and Jain Resource Recycling Ltd gained 0.16% to Rs 456.10.
Key Data at a Glance (BSE Prices, March 27, 2026 — 11:07 AM IST)
| Company | BSE Price (Rs) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Vedanta | 652.80 | −2.54% |
| MOIL | 282.10 | −2.34% |
| SAIL | 148.45 | −2.08% |
| Welspun Corp | 819.05 | −1.96% |
| Maithan Alloys | 882.35 | −1.88% |
| Tata Steel | 194.70 | −0.99% |
| JSW Steel | 1,147.70 | −0.74% |
| NALCO | 365.25 | −0.52% |
| Hindustan Zinc | 515.55 | −0.35% |
| Hindalco | 868.40 | −0.01% |
| Coal India | 443.20 | −0.12% |
| NMDC | 77.70 | −0.19% |
| APL Apollo Tubes | 1,995.00 | −0.20% |
| Jain Resource Recycling | 456.10 | +0.16% |
| Jindal Steel & Power | 1,150.50 | +0.61% |
NSE prices as of 11:09 AM IST showed largely consistent moves.
Data source: BSE/NSE intraday prices as of March 27, 2026. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.