Nifty Metal Today: Index Gains 0.75% to End at 13,525.35

Nifty Metal today finished the 28 August 2026 session higher, adding 100.15 points, or 0.75%, to close at 13,525.35. The metal-sector gauge ended at its day high after moving between 13,393.00 and 13,525.35, while gainers outnumbered losers across the tracked basket.

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty Metal rose 0.75% to 13,525.35, compared with its previous close of 13,425.20.
• The index gained 100.15 points and ended at its intraday high of 13,525.35 after touching a low of 13,393.00.
• Breadth was positive: 10 of 16 tracked stocks advanced, while 6 declined and none were unchanged.
• SAIL, APL Apollo Tubes, Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc led the gainers. The next-session watchlist includes whether broad participation remains intact alongside the index level.

Nifty Metal today: end-of-session sector wrap

Nifty Metal today delivered a positive end-of-session performance, rising from the previous close of 13,425.20 to 13,525.35. The 100.15-point move translated into a 0.75% gain and placed the index as the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices for the day.

The session began at 13,471.25, already above the previous close. The index subsequently traded as low as 13,393.00 before recovering through the session to finish at 13,525.35. Since the last traded level matched the day high, the close reflected firm late-session positioning within the day’s range. This is an observation of the day’s price path rather than an assessment of what drove it.

For readers tracking sector rotation, the key point is that the advance was supported by more rising stocks than falling stocks. That broader split adds context to the index gain, even as several metal names closed lower.

Price snapshot

The index covered a 132.35-point intraday range between its low and high. Its opening level of 13,471.25 was 46.05 points above the previous close, while the finish was 54.10 points above the opening level. Together, these figures show that the index retained and extended its opening advantage by the close.

Sector ranking

Nifty Metal was the second top-gaining sector index in the configured sector-index set on 28 August 2026. Its 0.75% advance trailed Nifty IT, which rose 3.51%, but exceeded the gains recorded by Nifty Pharma at 0.53%, Nifty Mid Select at 0.12% and Nifty Financial Services at 0.02%.

This ranking places the metal index among the stronger sectoral performers in the day’s closing landscape. The position is based on the reported percentage movement of the configured indices and provides a direct comparison of the day’s sector-level returns.

Constituent breadth

Participation across the 16 displayable Nifty Metal stocks leaned positive. There were 10 advancers and 6 decliners, producing an advance-decline ratio of 1.67. No stock in this tracked set was unchanged.

The breadth reading matters because the index’s positive close was accompanied by gains across a majority of the basket, rather than a rise limited to only a small number of names. At the same time, the six declining stocks show that the advance was not uniform across the sector.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The supplied heavyweight and most-active stock lists both included Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta. Within this group, Hindustan Zinc rose 1.95% to ₹622.00 and Vedanta gained 2.47% to ₹287.95, providing positive moves among the listed names.

Adani Enterprises closed marginally lower by 0.02% at ₹3,168.50. JSW Steel declined 0.19% to ₹1,334.90, while Tata Steel slipped 0.16% to ₹186.50. The mixed performance among these names sits alongside the stronger gains in other stocks, underlining that the sector’s positive index close coincided with differentiated stock-level outcomes.

Key Nifty Metal stocks

Biggest positive movers

SAIL led the sector gainers with a 3.63% rise to ₹200.00, after trading between ₹192.55 and ₹200.96. APL Apollo Tubes followed closely, climbing 3.55% to ₹2,265.60; its session high was ₹2,278.40.

Vedanta advanced 2.47% to ₹287.95, while Hindustan Zinc added 1.95% to ₹622.00. National Aluminium Company gained 1.45% to ₹394.95 and finished at its day high. These moves formed the leading positive side of the sector’s breadth picture.

Biggest negative movers

Ratnamani Metals & Tubes was the largest decliner, falling 1.65% to ₹2,611.10. Welspun Corp declined 1.33% to ₹2,373.80, while Hindustan Copper moved down 0.51% to ₹533.55.

Among the smaller declines, JSW Steel fell 0.19% and Tata Steel eased 0.16%. These negative moves remained part of the session even as Nifty Metal closed higher overall.

Stocks to watch next session

• SAIL, following its 3.63% gain to ₹200.00.
• APL Apollo Tubes, after its 3.55% advance to ₹2,265.60.
• Vedanta, which rose 2.47% to ₹287.95.
• Hindustan Zinc, up 1.95% at ₹622.00.
• Ratnamani Metals & Tubes, after its 1.65% decline to ₹2,611.10.
• Welspun Corp, which closed 1.33% lower at ₹2,373.80.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence from the session is clear in the index and breadth data. Nifty Metal closed 0.75% higher, finished at the day high and had 10 advancing stocks against 6 declining stocks. SAIL and APL Apollo Tubes posted gains above 3%, while Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc also registered sizeable advances.

The index’s move from the day low of 13,393.00 to the close of 13,525.35 also showed recovery within the session. A positive close, a finish at the intraday high and a majority of advancers are the central observable features of the day.

The cautious case

The cautious reading is that the sector’s strength was not shared by every stock. Six of the 16 tracked names closed lower, led by Ratnamani Metals & Tubes and Welspun Corp. Several supplied heavyweight names, including Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel and Tata Steel, also ended marginally lower.

Accordingly, the 0.75% index gain should be read alongside the mixed performance within the basket. The next session will show whether the positive breadth seen on 28 August can persist across both leading gainers and the names that ended in the red.

Univest Insights

The defining feature of Nifty Metal today was the combination of a positive percentage change and a close at the day high. The index gained 100.15 points from the previous close and ended at 13,525.35, its highest level of the session.

At stock level, leadership came from SAIL and APL Apollo Tubes, with Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc adding to the positive side. National Aluminium Company and Hindalco also ended higher, while NMDC and Jindal Steel & Power posted gains.

The counterpoint is that weakness remained visible in Ratnamani Metals & Tubes, Welspun Corp, Hindustan Copper, JSW Steel, Tata Steel and Adani Enterprises. That split makes breadth and individual stock moves important alongside the headline index number.

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Published on 28 August 2026 at 4:17 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty Metal today?

Nifty Metal closed at 13,525.35 on 28 August 2026, up 100.15 points or 0.75% from 13,425.20.

What were the day high and low for Nifty Metal?

The day high was 13,525.35 and the day low was 13,393.00.

Where did Nifty Metal close relative to its day range?

The index closed at 13,525.35, which was also its intraday high.

How was the breadth in Nifty Metal stocks?

Ten stocks advanced and six declined among 16 tracked stocks. No stock was unchanged.

Which stocks gained the most in Nifty Metal?

SAIL gained 3.63%, APL Apollo Tubes rose 3.55%, Vedanta added 2.47%, and Hindustan Zinc advanced 1.95%.

Which stocks declined the most in Nifty Metal?

Ratnamani Metals & Tubes fell 1.65%, Welspun Corp declined 1.33%, and Hindustan Copper moved down 0.51%.