The metal sector stocks in India showed mixed performance on March 2, 2026, during early trading hours, amid a broader market decline. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex stood at 80,407.28, down 1.08%, while the Nifty 50 was at 24,896.50, down 1.12%. The metal sector had selective gains and losses, with zinc and aluminium-related stocks leading positives, while several steel and other metal stocks traded lower.

Key Metal Sector Stocks Performance (as of early March 2, 2026)

Data reflects BSE and NSE prices around 9:20-9:24 AM IST:

  • Hindustan Zinc: BSE 615.25 (+1.89%), NSE 618.10 (+2.37%) — Top gainer in the list.
  • Hindalco: BSE 935.20 (+1.00%), NSE 936.40 (+1.27%).
  • APL Apollo Tubes: BSE 2,229.30 (-0.15%), NSE 2,240.30 (+0.26%).
  • Jindal Steel & Power: BSE 1,247.00 (+0.19%), NSE 1,244.20 (0.00%).
  • Vedanta: BSE 718.65 (+0.03%), NSE 718.15 (-0.03%).
  • NALCO: BSE 356.00 (+0.32%), NSE 356.65 (+0.58%).
  • Tata Steel: BSE 210.90 (-0.68%), NSE 211.35 (-0.46%).
  • JSW Steel: BSE 1,267.25 (-0.04%), NSE 1,262.70 (-0.16%).
  • Coal India: BSE 427.80 (-0.67%), NSE 426.45 (-0.98%).
  • NMDC: BSE 81.00 (-0.98%), NSE 80.87 (-1.06%).
  • SAIL: BSE 164.25 (-1.05%), NSE 164.31 (-0.84%).
  • Maithan Alloys: BSE 984.00 (-2.15%), NSE 995.40 (-0.84%).
  • MOIL: BSE 299.15 (-2.59%), NSE 299.00 (-2.59%).
  • Jain Resource Recycling Ltd.: BSE 384.95 (-2.66%), NSE 386.80 (-2.20%).
  • Welspun Corp: BSE 802.00 (-2.80%), NSE 806.80 (-2.24%).

Sector Summary

  • Top gainers: Hindustan Zinc (up to +2.37%) and Hindalco (up to +1.27%) led advances, supported by zinc and aluminium dynamics.
  • Top losers: Welspun Corp (down up to 2.80%), Jain Resource Recycling, MOIL, and others saw declines of 2-3%.
  • The broader market weakness, including geopolitical factors and global cues, influenced trading. Metal stocks tracked commodity trends, with some resilience in non-ferrous segments versus pressure on steel-related names.

This update is based on early session data from March 2, 2026 (around 9:20-9:24 AM IST). Stock prices fluctuate; refer to official NSE/BSE sources or live platforms for real-time quotes.

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