{"id":179657,"date":"2026-07-31T16:26:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=179657"},"modified":"2026-07-31T16:26:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:56:26","slug":"nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday, 3 August 2026: Levels and Sector Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Nifty Metal prediction for Monday, 3 August 2026: 12,719.00, +0.14% on Friday. Support 12,690, resistance 12,810. RBI MPC begins Monday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The nifty metal prediction for monday, 3 August 2026, centres on the index&#8217;s Friday close of 12,719.00, up 17.20 points or 0.14% from Thursday&#8217;s 12,701.80. Metal stocks were modestly higher, tracking firm copper and zinc prices on the MCX through the session.<\/p>\n<p>Univest analysts Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director, have built this nifty metal prediction for monday using Friday&#8217;s closing data and sector commentary gathered ahead of the weekend. Ankit Jaiswal covers the technical and sector positioning, while Kunal Singla layers in the F&amp;O and broader market context.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=nifty-metal-prediction-monday-3-aug\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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Metal Closing Overview for the Prediction for Monday\">Nifty Metal Closing Overview for the Prediction for Monday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#Nifty_Metal_Technical_Analysis_for_the_Prediction_for_Monday\" title=\"Nifty Metal Technical Analysis for the Prediction for Monday\">Nifty Metal Technical Analysis for the Prediction for Monday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#F_O_Context_for_the_Nifty_Metal_Prediction_for_Monday\" title=\"F&amp;O Context for the Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday\">F&amp;O Context for the Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#RBI_Policy_Week_and_Global_Cues_for_the_Nifty_Metal_Prediction_for_Monday\" title=\"RBI Policy Week and Global Cues for the Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday\">RBI Policy Week and Global Cues for the Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#Nifty_Metal_Prediction_for_Monday_Trading_Strategy\" title=\"Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday: Trading Strategy\">Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday: Trading Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#Risks_to_the_Nifty_Metal_Prediction_for_Monday\" title=\"Risks to the Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday\">Risks to the Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#What_is_the_nifty_metal_prediction_for_monday_3_August_2026\" title=\"What is the nifty metal prediction for monday, 3 August 2026?\">What is the nifty metal prediction for monday, 3 August 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#How_did_Nifty_Metal_perform_on_Friday_31_July_2026\" title=\"How did Nifty Metal perform on Friday, 31 July 2026?\">How did Nifty Metal perform on Friday, 31 July 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#How_will_the_RBI_MPC_meeting_affect_this_prediction_for_Monday\" title=\"How will the RBI MPC meeting affect this prediction for Monday?\">How will the RBI MPC meeting affect this prediction for Monday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#Does_Nifty_Metal_have_its_own_F_O_contract\" title=\"Does Nifty Metal have its own F&amp;O contract?\">Does Nifty Metal have its own F&amp;O contract?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#What_do_Ankit_Jaiswal_and_Kunal_Singla_say_about_Nifty_Metal_for_Monday\" title=\"What do Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla say about Nifty Metal for Monday?\">What do Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla say about Nifty Metal for Monday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#What_is_the_broader_market_backdrop_heading_into_Monday\" title=\"What is the broader market backdrop heading into Monday?\">What is the broader market backdrop heading into Monday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#Is_there_an_index_expiry_affecting_this_sector_on_Monday\" title=\"Is there an index expiry affecting this sector on Monday?\">Is there an index expiry affecting this sector on Monday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-prediction-for-monday-03-august-2026\/#Should_investors_buy_Nifty_Metal_stocks_ahead_of_the_RBI_policy_decision\" title=\"Should investors buy Nifty Metal stocks ahead of the RBI policy decision?\">Should investors buy Nifty Metal stocks ahead of the RBI policy decision?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Metal_Closing_Overview_for_the_Prediction_for_Monday\"><\/span><strong>Nifty Metal Closing Overview for the Prediction for Monday<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-metal\/nifty-metal-share-price-today\">Nifty Metal<\/a> closed at 12,719.00 on Friday, +0.14% versus Thursday&#8217;s 12,701.80 close.<\/li>\n<li>Metal stocks were modestly higher, tracking firm copper and zinc prices on the MCX through the session.<\/li>\n<li>India VIX eased to 11.76 on Friday, a calm reading that supports a measured rather than volatile setup into next week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Metal_Technical_Analysis_for_the_Prediction_for_Monday\"><\/span><strong>Nifty Metal Technical Analysis for the Prediction for Monday<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday Close<\/td>\n<td>12,719.00 (+0.14%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Support<\/td>\n<td>12,690 \/ 12,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Resistance<\/td>\n<td>12,810 \/ 12,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal builds this nifty metal prediction for monday around 12,690 as the near term pivot; holding above it keeps the setup constructive, while a close above 12,810 would open a path toward 12,900. A break below 12,600 would call for a more cautious stance in this nifty metal prediction for monday.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"F_O_Context_for_the_Nifty_Metal_Prediction_for_Monday\"><\/span><strong>F&amp;O Context for the Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Metal does not carry its own standalone weekly F&amp;O contract; positioning in its constituent stocks and, where relevant, the Nifty 50 or Bank Nifty derivatives feeds through indirectly. Kunal Singla flags the Nifty 50&#8217;s weekly expiry on Tuesday, 4 August, as the nearest derivatives event that could add volatility to sector wide trade.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Policy_Week_and_Global_Cues_for_the_Nifty_Metal_Prediction_for_Monday\"><\/span><strong>RBI Policy Week and Global Cues for the Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The RBI Monetary Policy Committee meets from Monday, 3 August, to Wednesday, 5 August, with the repo rate decision due on the final day. The repo rate has held at 5.25 percent through three consecutive reviews, and most economists expect another hold.<\/p>\n<p>Wall Street staged a sharp Thursday rebound, with the Nasdaq up 2.78 percent and the S&amp;P 500 up 1.66 percent on Microsoft-led strength, a day after a Fed driven selloff. Brent crude eased to 89.03 dollars a barrel after an earlier spike above 93 dollars on Iran related strikes, and Gift Nifty August futures were trading near 24,422 on Friday morning.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Track live Nifty Metal constituent stocks on the Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Metal_Prediction_for_Monday_Trading_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday: Trading Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Track Nifty Metal&#8217;s constituent stocks individually for this nifty metal prediction for monday, since the sector does not carry deep standalone derivatives liquidity.<\/li>\n<li>Keep position sizes measured ahead of Wednesday&#8217;s RBI verdict rather than building large directional bets into this nifty metal prediction for monday.<\/li>\n<li>Use the sector&#8217;s Friday direction as a starting bias for this nifty metal prediction for monday, but confirm with Monday&#8217;s opening price action before committing capital.<\/li>\n<li>Respect stop losses on individual constituent positions rather than treating this nifty metal prediction for monday as a single tradeable instrument.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_the_Nifty_Metal_Prediction_for_Monday\"><\/span><strong>Risks to the Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A hawkish RBI surprise on Wednesday could reverse sector sentiment underlying this nifty metal prediction for monday, particularly for rate sensitive names.<\/li>\n<li>Broader market volatility tied to the Iran-US standoff could overwhelm the sector specific drivers behind this nifty metal prediction for monday.<\/li>\n<li>Thin standalone derivatives liquidity means sector wide moves in this nifty metal prediction for monday can be driven by a small number of large constituents.<\/li>\n<li>A reversal in Thursday&#8217;s Wall Street rally when US markets trade Friday night could shift risk appetite behind this nifty metal prediction for monday before Monday&#8217;s open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This nifty metal prediction for monday, 3 August 2026, points to a sector shaped as much by the RBI policy week as by its own internal dynamics. Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla both flag Wednesday&#8217;s rate verdict as the dominant trigger, with sector specific stock moves the more immediate driver into Monday&#8217;s open. Traders following this nifty metal prediction for monday should treat Friday&#8217;s direction as a starting point rather than a guarantee heading into next week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to get the nifty metal prediction for monday and daily sector research from SEBI registered analysts.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_nifty_metal_prediction_for_monday_3_August_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is the nifty metal prediction for monday, 3 August 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The nifty metal prediction for monday, 3 August 2026, is shaped by Friday&#8217;s sector performance and the RBI policy verdict due Wednesday. Metal stocks were modestly higher, tracking firm copper and zinc prices on the MCX through the session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Nifty_Metal_perform_on_Friday_31_July_2026\"><\/span><strong>How did Nifty Metal perform on Friday, 31 July 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Metal stocks were modestly higher, tracking firm copper and zinc prices on the MCX through the session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_will_the_RBI_MPC_meeting_affect_this_prediction_for_Monday\"><\/span><strong>How will the RBI MPC meeting affect this prediction for Monday?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The RBI Monetary Policy Committee meets from 3 to 5 August, with the rate decision due Wednesday. Rate sensitive sectors are likely to see the sharpest reaction to the verdict.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Nifty_Metal_have_its_own_F_O_contract\"><\/span><strong>Does Nifty Metal have its own F&amp;O contract?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Nifty Metal does not carry a standalone weekly derivatives contract on the exchanges Univest tracks; exposure typically comes through individual constituent stocks or broader index derivatives.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_Ankit_Jaiswal_and_Kunal_Singla_say_about_Nifty_Metal_for_Monday\"><\/span><strong>What do Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla say about Nifty Metal for Monday?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Ankit Jaiswal reads Friday&#8217;s move as the starting bias for this nifty metal prediction for monday, while Kunal Singla flags the RBI verdict on Wednesday as the dominant trigger for the sector this week.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_broader_market_backdrop_heading_into_Monday\"><\/span><strong>What is the broader market backdrop heading into Monday?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Nifty 50 closed Friday at 24,383.60, up 0.27 percent, with India VIX easing to 11.76 and FIIs net buyers of Rs 3,623.50 crore in the cash segment on 30 July.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_index_expiry_affecting_this_sector_on_Monday\"><\/span><strong>Is there an index expiry affecting this sector on Monday?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> No sector specific expiry falls on Monday. The Nifty 50 weekly expiry is Tuesday, 4 August, and the Sensex weekly expiry is Thursday, 6 August.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_investors_buy_Nifty_Metal_stocks_ahead_of_the_RBI_policy_decision\"><\/span><strong>Should investors buy Nifty Metal stocks ahead of the RBI policy decision?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Univest analysts suggest keeping position sizes measured ahead of Wednesday&#8217;s verdict and recommend consulting a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the nifty metal prediction for monday, 3 August 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The nifty metal prediction for monday, 3 August 2026, is shaped by Friday's sector performance and the RBI policy verdict due Wednesday. 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