Metal sector stocks showed mixed movement in early trade on February 16, 2026. While some counters posted gains, several key names traded lower amid broader market conditions. The benchmark S&P BSE SENSEX stood at 82,826.5, up 0.2% during the session.
Key Metal Stocks Price Snapshot (Feb 16, 2026)
- APL Apollo Tubes BSE: ₹2,240.00 (-0.36%) | NSE: ₹2,233.40 (-0.56%)
- Coal India BSE: ₹419.40 (+2.56%) | NSE: ₹419.90 (+2.68%)
- Hindalco BSE: ₹899.85 (-0.97%) | NSE: ₹900.00 (-0.99%)
- Hindustan Zinc BSE: ₹587.05 (-1.03%) | NSE: ₹587.25 (-0.94%)
- Jain Resource Recycling Ltd. BSE: ₹378.55 (-1.14%) | NSE: ₹377.15 (-1.40%)
- Jindal Steel & Power BSE: ₹1,195.85 (+1.04%) | NSE: ₹1,195.10 (+0.88%)
- JSW Steel BSE: ₹1,234.90 (+0.06%) | NSE: ₹1,234.30 (+0.19%)
- Maithan Alloys BSE: ₹1,047.15 (-2.35%) | NSE: ₹1,049.10 (-2.45%)
- MOIL BSE: ₹303.20 (-1.48%) | NSE: ₹303.15 (-1.35%)
- NALCO BSE: ₹343.35 (-1.73%) | NSE: ₹342.45 (-1.96%)
- NMDC BSE: ₹79.24 (-0.26%) | NSE: ₹79.09 (-0.43%)
- SAIL BSE: ₹157.60 (-1.01%) | NSE: ₹157.53 (-1.10%)
- Tata Steel BSE: ₹203.25 (+0.02%) | NSE: ₹202.90 (-0.14%)
- Vedanta BSE: ₹673.05 (-0.01%) | NSE: ₹671.70 (-0.29%)
- Welspun Corp BSE: ₹806.50 (+0.47%) | NSE: ₹806.90 (+0.53%)
(Note: Nifty 50 was at 25,526.55, up 0.22% on NSE.)
Top Gainers and Losers in Metal Sector
Within the Metal sector on February 16, 2026: Top gainers included:
- Coal India – up 2.6%
- Jindal Steel & Power – up 1.0%
Top losers (from available sector update) included:
- Krupalu Metals Ltd. – down 5.0%
- Global Surfaces – down 5.0%
Other notable movements saw several large-cap metal names like Hindalco, Hindustan Zinc, NALCO, and Maithan Alloys trading in the red by 1-2.5%.
Market Context
The Metal sector displayed varied performance in morning trade on February 16, 2026. Coal India emerged as the standout performer with gains over 2.5% on both exchanges. Broader market sentiment remained mildly positive, as reflected in the small uptick in the S&P BSE SENSEX.
This snapshot captures intraday levels around 10:30-10:40 AM IST. Stock prices remain subject to change based on ongoing market activity. Investors should refer to official exchange platforms for real-time updates.