Indian metal sector stocks opened on a mixed note on May 12 2026 during the early morning trade. Some major names posted gains while a few others traded lower. The broader market was also weak with the Nifty 50 declining 0.75% to 23,638.25 and the S&P BSE Sensex falling 0.86% to 75,361.94 as of around 9:58 AM.
Top Gainers in Metal Sector
- Hindustan Zinc led the gains, rising 2.72% on BSE to ₹645.95 and 3.16% on NSE to ₹648.95.
- Vedanta advanced 2.18% on BSE to ₹304.85 and 2.30% on NSE.
- Hindalco gained 2.02% on BSE to ₹1,044 and 1.81% on NSE.
- NALCO rose 1.77% on BSE and 1.74% on NSE to ₹399.90.
- NMDC was up around 0.93–0.97%.
- Tata Steel gained 0.58–0.68%.
- Jindal Steel & Power, Welspun Corp, Coal India also traded with small positive or flat moves.
Major Losers in Metal Sector
- Maithan Alloys declined 0.91–1.55%.
- APL Apollo Tubes fell 1.31–1.51%.
- JSW Steel was down 0.41–0.55%.
- SAIL declined 0.66–0.75%.
- MOIL saw a marginal drop of around 0.36–0.39%.
- Jain Resource Recycling Ltd. was nearly flat with a minor decline.
Note:All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 9:50 AM on BSE and 9:54 AM on NSE on May 12 2026. Market prices are volatile and continue to change. 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.