The metal sector stocks in India showed positive momentum on February 4, 2026, as of around 10:46 AM IST, with many key players trading higher amid broader market movements. This came as commodities on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) traded firmly higher, led by a sharp rally in precious metals driven by cautious global risk sentiment and resurfacing safe-haven demand due to geopolitical tensions.
Key Metal Sector Stock Performance (as of ~10:46 AM IST, February 4, 2026)
- NMDC: Up 3.90% on BSE (Rs 84.80) and 4.03% on NSE (Rs 84.94) — one of the stronger performers.
- Jain Resource Recycling Ltd.: Up 2.58% on BSE (Rs 411.00) and 2.11% on NSE (Rs 409.70).
- Jindal Steel & Power: Up 2.50% on BSE (Rs 1,178.95) and 2.55% on NSE (Rs 1,179.00).
- Coal India: Up 2.21% on BSE (Rs 439.75) and 2.39% on NSE (Rs 439.65).
- Vedanta: Up 1.99% on BSE (Rs 689.05) and 1.85% on NSE (Rs 688.15).
- SAIL: Up 1.55% on BSE (Rs 156.75) and 1.96% on NSE (Rs 157.39).
- Hindustan Zinc: Up 1.23% on BSE (Rs 636.00) and 1.19% on NSE (Rs 635.70).
- Tata Steel: Up 1.22% on BSE and NSE (Rs 195.30).
- NALCO: Up 1.16% on BSE (Rs 375.30) and 1.33% on NSE (Rs 375.80).
- Hindalco: Up 0.82% on BSE (Rs 963.10) and 0.70% on NSE (Rs 962.00).
- Maithan Alloys: Up 1.08% on BSE (Rs 1,033.70) and 0.79% on NSE (Rs 1,032.90).
- APL Apollo Tubes: Up 0.42% on BSE (Rs 2,145.95) and 0.53% on NSE (Rs 2,148.90).
- MOIL: Up 0.42% on BSE (Rs 331.35) and 0.29% on NSE (Rs 330.70).
- Welspun Corp: Up 0.38% on BSE (Rs 812.15) and 0.64% on NSE (Rs 814.45).
- JSW Steel: Up 0.22% on BSE (Rs 1,231.70) and 0.28% on NSE (Rs 1,232.90).
Benchmark indices showed mixed performance, with the Nifty 50 at 25,740.35 (up 0.05%) and the S&P BSE Sensex at 83,599.18 (down 0.17%).