The metal sector in India showed mixed performance on March 6, 2026, during early morning trading hours. Data from around 10:05 AM to 10:10 AM IST indicated varied movements among key stocks, with some gainers and losers amid broader market caution.
Benchmark indices reflected a downward trend: the S&P BSE Sensex stood at approximately 79,565.17 (down 0.56%), while the Nifty 50 was at 24,653.60 (down 0.45%). Note that later market updates on March 6 showed further declines in opening trade, influenced by global cues including geopolitical tensions and oil prices, though the provided snapshot captures pre-market or very early session levels.
Here are the listed metal sector stocks:
- APL Apollo Tubes: BSE ₹2,172.45 (+0.50%), NSE ₹2,173.30 (+0.56%)
- Coal India: BSE ₹445.35 (-0.97%), NSE ₹445.65 (-0.83%)
- Hindalco: BSE ₹962.00 (+0.75%), NSE ₹961.40 (+0.68%)
- Hindustan Zinc: BSE ₹591.95 (-0.64%), NSE ₹592.65 (-0.50%)
- Jain Resource Recycling Ltd.: BSE ₹409.80 (-1.22%), NSE ₹412.00 (-0.79%)
- Jindal Steel & Power: BSE ₹1,188.30 (+0.37%), NSE ₹1,186.60 (+0.22%)
- JSW Steel: BSE ₹1,242.50 (-0.54%), NSE ₹1,241.30 (-0.54%)
- Maithan Alloys: BSE ₹975.95 (+1.12%), NSE ₹979.50 (+1.31%)
- MOIL: BSE ₹295.70 (+2.27%), NSE ₹295.20 (+2.20%)
- NALCO: BSE ₹394.40 (-0.34%), NSE ₹394.40 (-0.39%)
- NMDC: BSE ₹80.59 (+2.77%), NSE ₹80.92 (+3.16%)
- SAIL: BSE ₹156.95 (+0.03%), NSE ₹156.74 (+0.38%)
- Tata Steel: BSE ₹200.00 (-0.30%), NSE ₹199.85 (-0.36%)
- Vedanta: BSE ₹714.20 (+0.44%), NSE ₹716.00 (+0.67%)
- Welspun Corp: BSE ₹822.05 (+0.13%), NSE ₹823.30 (+0.16%)
Top gainers in the sector during this snapshot included NMDC (up to +3.16% on NSE) and MOIL (up to +2.27% on BSE).
Top losers included Jain Resource Recycling Ltd. (down to -1.22% on BSE) and Coal India (down to -0.97% on BSE).
This update is based on real-time market data at approximately 10:05 AM IST (BSE) and 10:09:59 AM IST (NSE) on March 6, 2026. Stock prices fluctuate throughout the trading session due to market conditions, commodity prices, global events, and sector-specific factors. For the most current information, refer to official stock exchange platforms like BSE or NSE.