Nifty Metal Today: Index Falls 1.05% as 11 Stocks Decline

Quick sector takeaways

• Nifty Metal ended 137.70 points lower, down 1.05%, at 13,033.75 on 13 August 2026.
• The index closed below its previous close of 13,171.45 after trading between 13,155.40 and 12,980.35 during the session.
• Market breadth was negative: 11 of 16 tracked stocks declined, while five advanced and none were unchanged.
• National Aluminium Company, Steel Authority of India and Hindalco Industries were among the sharpest losers, while APL Apollo Tubes and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes posted notable gains. The next-session focus remains on whether breadth improves and whether the index can move away from its day low.

Nifty metal today reflected broad end-of-session pressure across the tracked basket, although a handful of stocks finished in positive territory. Data in this closing wrap is as of 13 August 2026 at 4:15:00 PM IST.

Nifty Metal today: end-of-session sector wrap

Nifty Metal finished the session at 13,033.75, compared with the previous close of 13,171.45. That translates into a decline of 137.70 points, or 1.05%, making it the top losing sector index among the configured sector indices tracked in this update.

The index opened at 13,141.40, only modestly below the previous close, and recorded a day high of 13,155.40. It subsequently moved lower to an intraday low of 12,980.35 before ending at 13,033.75. The closing level was 53.40 points above the day low and 121.65 points below the day high, showing that the index remained in the lower portion of its session range at the close.

The index-level decline was accompanied by negative participation across a majority of the displayed metal stocks. The result was not uniform: select names such as APL Apollo Tubes and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes closed higher, providing a counterpoint to the wider pressure.

Price snapshot

From the day high to the day low, Nifty Metal covered a range of 175.05 points. Its opening level of 13,141.40 was closer to the day high than the day low, while the final reading was below the opening level. These are direct price observations from the session and frame the index’s closing position without assigning a catalyst to the move.

Sector ranking

Nifty Metal ranked first among the losing configured sector indices on the day, with its 1.05% fall exceeding the declines recorded by Nifty Bank, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Pharma in the same comparison set. The ranking highlights the relative scale of the day’s metal-sector weakness within this tracked group.

At the same time, the configured sector-index list also included gains in Nifty FMCG, Nifty IT, Nifty Mid Select and Nifty Auto. This contrast matters because the Nifty Metal decline occurred alongside mixed sector performance rather than across an identically moving sector-index set.

Constituent breadth

Decliners outnumbered advancers by 11 to five across the 16 displayed Nifty Metal stocks, with no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.45, meaning there were fewer than half as many gainers as losers. This breadth profile aligned with the index’s negative close.

The breadth data also shows that the weakness extended beyond one or two isolated stock moves. National Aluminium Company fell 4.64%, Steel Authority of India declined 3.06%, and Hindalco Industries lost 2.99%. Several other stocks also closed lower, including Vedanta, Jindal Steel & Power, Hindustan Zinc, NMDC, Tata Steel, Adani Enterprises, Hindustan Copper and Jindal Stainless.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The named heavyweight group showed a mixed but predominantly negative close. Adani Enterprises fell 0.70% to Rs 2,964.90, Tata Steel declined 0.73% to Rs 184.85, Hindustan Zinc slipped 1.07% to Rs 578.35, and Vedanta lost 1.70% to Rs 271.10. JSW Steel was the exception in this group, rising 0.46% to Rs 1,275.

The same names featured in the supplied active-stock context, with JSW Steel’s positive move standing apart from the declines in Adani Enterprises, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta. This split within prominent names mirrors the broader picture: the sector index closed lower despite individual pockets of strength.

Key Nifty Metal stocks

Biggest positive movers

APL Apollo Tubes led the gainers, rising Rs 67.20 to Rs 2,064.30, a gain of 3.36%. Its intraday range was Rs 1,989.40 to Rs 2,073.00, with the close only Rs 8.70 below the day high. Ratnamani Metals & Tubes added 2.57% to Rs 2,298.00 after trading between Rs 2,227.60 and Rs 2,333.00.

Welspun Corp gained 0.87% to Rs 1,883.90, while JSW Steel advanced 0.46% to Rs 1,275. Lloyds Metals & Energy edged up 0.25% to Rs 1,898.40. These five gainers accounted for all positive closes in the displayed 16-stock basket.

Biggest negative movers

National Aluminium Company was the steepest loser, falling Rs 19.50 to Rs 400.50. Its close was near the session low of Rs 400. Steel Authority of India ended at Rs 168.68, down Rs 5.32, after touching a day low of Rs 167.25.

Hindalco Industries fell Rs 32.25 to Rs 1,046.25, with an intraday low of Rs 1,040. Vedanta declined Rs 4.70 to Rs 271.10, and Jindal Steel & Power lost Rs 12.10 to finish at Rs 1,099.90. These moves were among the most material negative price changes in the supplied sector list.

Stocks to watch next session

For the next session, market participants can track National Aluminium Company after its 4.64% fall and closing level of Rs 400.50, alongside Steel Authority of India following its 3.06% decline. Hindalco Industries is also in focus after ending at Rs 1,046.25, close to its day low of Rs 1,040.

On the positive side, APL Apollo Tubes closed at Rs 2,064.30 after a 3.36% gain, while Ratnamani Metals & Tubes ended at Rs 2,298.00 following a 2.57% advance. JSW Steel, which rose 0.46% to Rs 1,275, is another stock to monitor for whether its relative strength persists. These are watchlist observations, not buy or sell recommendations.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence lies in the presence of five advancers despite the index’s decline. APL Apollo Tubes and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes delivered gains above 2%, and Welspun Corp also closed higher. JSW Steel’s positive close offered further evidence that the session did not produce a uniformly negative outcome across every tracked metal stock.

In addition, Nifty Metal finished above its intraday low of 12,980.35. The 53.40-point gap between the low and the close is a factual sign that the index was off its lowest level by the end of the session.

The cautious case

The cautious evidence is more extensive at the breadth level: 11 of 16 displayed stocks ended lower, against five gainers. The index itself fell 1.05% and finished below both its opening level and previous close. Several major supplied names, including Adani Enterprises, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta, also closed in the red.

The most pronounced percentage declines came from National Aluminium Company, Steel Authority of India and Hindalco Industries. Their losses, together with the index closing nearer to its day low than its day high, keep attention on whether the sector can show broader positive participation in the next session.

Univest Insights

The closing data presents a clear distinction between selective stock strength and weaker sector-level participation. The positive moves in APL Apollo Tubes and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes were meaningful, but they did not offset the larger number of decliners in the displayed Nifty Metal basket.

The index’s 175.05-point intraday range provides useful context for the day. Nifty Metal began at 13,141.40, reached 13,155.40, then fell to 12,980.35 before closing at 13,033.75. The closing level therefore captured a day in which the index moved lower from its early levels and ended below the prior close.

For readers following sector rotation, Nifty Metal’s position as the top losing configured sector index is the principal comparative datapoint. The sector’s decline contrasted with gains in several other tracked indices, including Nifty FMCG and Nifty IT.

For a broader market perspective, visit Univest Market View. For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether nifty metal today’s negative breadth shifts from 11 decliners versus five advancers towards a more balanced next-session participation profile.

Published on 13 August 2026 at 4:18 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty Metal’s closing level on 13 August 2026?

Nifty Metal closed at 13,033.75 on 13 August 2026.

How much did Nifty Metal fall today?

Nifty Metal declined 137.70 points, or 1.05%, from its previous close of 13,171.45.

What were Nifty Metal’s day high and day low?

The index recorded a day high of 13,155.40 and a day low of 12,980.35.

How was the breadth in Nifty Metal stocks?

Of 16 displayed stocks, five advanced, 11 declined and none were unchanged.

Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Metal?

APL Apollo Tubes rose 3.36% and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes gained 2.57%, making them the top two gainers in the supplied list.

Which stocks were the biggest losers in Nifty Metal?

National Aluminium Company fell 4.64%, Steel Authority of India declined 3.06%, and Hindalco Industries lost 2.99%.