Metal sector stocks traded mixed on May 20, 2026, during the late morning session. While aluminium and select pipes & tubes stocks showed strength, major steel and mining companies witnessed selling pressure. The broader market was also weak, with the Nifty 50 down 0.50% at 23,500.55 and the S&P BSE Sensex declining 0.55% to 74,784.06 as of around 10:11 AM.
Top Gainers in the Metal Sector
- Hindalco was among the top performers, rising 3.09% on BSE to ₹1,080.55.
- Welspun Corp advanced 3.05% on BSE to ₹1,321.35 and 3.39% on NSE.
Other stocks with modest gains included MOIL and Jindal Steel & Power.
Major Losers in Metal Sector
- Tata Steel witnessed one of the sharpest declines, falling 2.56% on BSE to ₹203.95 and 2.59% on NSE.
- NMDC dropped 2.06–2.22%.
- JSW Steel declined 1.64–1.75%.
- SAIL was down 1.31–1.81%.
Other notable losers included Jindal Steel & Power, Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, MAITHAN Alloys, NALCO, APL Apollo Tubes, and Coal India.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 10:11 AM on BSE and 10:14 AM on NSE on May 20 2026. Market prices are volatile and continue to change rapidly. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. For the latest live prices, please check the official NSE and BSE websites.