{"id":197502,"date":"2026-08-11T16:20:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T16:20:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:50:36","slug":"nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Metal Today: Index Falls 0.95% to 13,100.80"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Quick_sector_takeaways\" title=\"Quick sector takeaways\">Quick sector takeaways<\/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-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_Metal_today_end-of-session_sector_wrap\" title=\"Nifty Metal today: end-of-session sector wrap\">Nifty Metal today: end-of-session sector wrap<\/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-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Price_snapshot\" title=\"Price snapshot\">Price snapshot<\/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-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Sector_ranking\" title=\"Sector ranking\">Sector ranking<\/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-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Constituent_breadth\" title=\"Constituent breadth\">Constituent breadth<\/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-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\" title=\"Heavyweights versus broader participation\">Heavyweights versus broader participation<\/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-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Key_Nifty_Metal_stocks\" title=\"Key Nifty Metal stocks\">Key Nifty Metal stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Biggest_positive_movers\" title=\"Biggest positive movers\">Biggest positive movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Biggest_negative_movers\" title=\"Biggest negative movers\">Biggest negative movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Stocks_to_watch_next_session\" title=\"Stocks to watch next session\">Stocks to watch next session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#The_constructive_case\" title=\"The constructive case\">The constructive case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#The_cautious_case\" title=\"The cautious case\">The cautious case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Univest_Insights\" title=\"Univest Insights\">Univest Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Know_more_with_Univest\" title=\"Know more with Univest\">Know more with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_did_Nifty_Metal_close_on_11_August_2026\" title=\"How did Nifty Metal close on 11 August 2026?\">How did Nifty Metal close on 11 August 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_were_Nifty_Metals_day_high_and_day_low\" title=\"What were Nifty Metal\u2019s day high and day low?\">What were Nifty Metal\u2019s day high and day low?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_Metal_among_the_sector_losers_today\" title=\"Why was Nifty Metal among the sector losers today?\">Why was Nifty Metal among the sector losers today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_the_Nifty_Metal_breadth_today\" title=\"What was the Nifty Metal breadth today?\">What was the Nifty Metal breadth today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_gained_in_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"Which stocks gained in Nifty Metal today?\">Which stocks gained in Nifty Metal today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_losers_in_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty Metal today?\">Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty Metal today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-11-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_sector_takeaways\"><\/span>Quick sector takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-metal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-metal\">Nifty Metal<\/a><\/a> ended 125.90 points lower, down 0.95%, at 13,100.80 on 11 August 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The index closed below its previous close of 13,226.70 after trading between 13,073.65 and 13,289.70 during the session.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was negative: 13 of 16 tracked stocks declined, while three advanced and none were unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy, Vedanta and Jindal Steel &amp; Power were the steepest decliners, while National Aluminium Company and Hindustan Copper led the gainers. Next-session attention will remain on whether the broader breadth improves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The closing picture for <strong>nifty metal today<\/strong> was one of broad-based pressure. The sector index finished the session at 13,100.80, down 0.95% from the previous close, with most tracked metal stocks ending in negative territory. While a small group of gainers provided some counterbalance, the day\u2019s breadth and the index\u2019s close below its opening level kept the end-of-session tone cautious.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Metal_today_end-of-session_sector_wrap\"><\/span>Nifty Metal today: end-of-session sector wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Metal opened at 13,261.30 and moved to an intraday high of 13,289.70 before retreating. It later touched 13,073.65 and settled at 13,100.80. This placed the close 125.90 points below the previous close of 13,226.70. The close was also below the opening level, indicating that the index gave up ground through the session after its early range.<\/p>\n<p>The index\u2019s intraday span was 216.05 points, measured between the day\u2019s high and low. Its closing level stood 27.15 points above the day\u2019s low and 188.90 points below the day\u2019s high. These figures describe the session\u2019s price path: Nifty Metal finished closer to its intraday low than to its high.<\/p>\n<p>For readers tracking the sector alongside the wider market, the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a> provides a broader market page, while the Nifty Metal screener offers the sector-specific snapshot.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_snapshot\"><\/span>Price snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Measure<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Session reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>13,226.70<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>13,261.30<\/td>\n<td>Started above the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>13,289.70<\/td>\n<td>Highest level during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>13,073.65<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close \/ LTP<\/td>\n<td>13,100.80<\/td>\n<td>Down 125.90 points, or 0.95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The snapshot shows that the index opened 34.60 points above the previous close but ended 125.90 points below it. The move from the opening level to the close was 160.50 points lower. The day\u2019s low therefore became an important reference point from this session\u2019s range, while the day\u2019s high marks the upper end of the same observed range.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_ranking\"><\/span>Sector ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Metal was the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices tracked for this update. Its 0.95% decline was exceeded by Nifty FMCG, which fell 1.17%. Other configured sector indices also recorded losses, including Nifty Auto, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Bank, while Nifty Pharma, Nifty IT and Nifty Mid Select ended higher.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking places the metal pack among the weaker sectoral groups at the close, though it does not by itself explain the cause of the move. What it does show is the relative scale of the day\u2019s decline within the configured sector-index set: Nifty Metal was the second-largest percentage loser in that group.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constituent_breadth\"><\/span>Constituent breadth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breadth across the 16 displayable Nifty Metal stocks was distinctly negative. There were 13 decliners and three advancers, with no unchanged stocks. The advance-decline ratio was 0.23, meaning the number of gainers was modest relative to the number of stocks that ended lower.<\/p>\n<p>The breadth result matters because the 0.95% index decline was accompanied by weakness across a large share of the tracked names rather than being confined to one or two stocks. At the same time, the three advances show that participation was not uniformly negative. National Aluminium Company, Hindustan Copper and Steel Authority of India ended in positive territory.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\"><\/span>Heavyweights versus broader participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several named heavyweights ended lower. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adanient\/adani-enterprises-ltd-share-price-today\">Adani Enterprises<\/a> declined 0.48% to \u20b92,995.50, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jswsteel\/jsw-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">JSW Steel<\/a> fell 1.43% to \u20b91,283.40, Tata Steel lost 1.05% to \u20b9188.25, Hindustan Zinc dropped 1.43% to \u20b9586.65, and Vedanta declined 3.05% to \u20b9275.00.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied most-active stock list features the same group of Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta. Their negative closes aligned with the broader sector breadth, while the larger declines in Vedanta and JSW Steel stood out within that set. This is an observation of the reported price moves, not an attribution of the sector\u2019s move to any individual stock.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Nifty_Metal_stocks\"><\/span>Key Nifty Metal stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Move<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,986.20, down 3.24%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner among the listed sector stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vedanta<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9275.00, down 3.05%<\/td>\n<td>Its decline was among the sharpest in the sector and it also appears in the heavyweight list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jindal Steel &amp; Power<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,095.00, down 2.67%<\/td>\n<td>It closed near its intraday low of \u20b91,094.50.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>National Aluminium Company<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9388.00, up 1.38%<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest percentage gainer in the sector.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindustan Copper<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9533.30, up 1.34%<\/td>\n<td>It was among the limited set of positive contributors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_positive_movers\"><\/span>Biggest positive movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nationalum\/national-aluminium-company-ltd-share-price-today\">National Aluminium Company<\/a> rose 1.38% to \u20b9388.00, after trading between \u20b9384.50 and \u20b9393.70. Hindustan Copper gained 1.34% to \u20b9533.30, with a session range of \u20b9527.70 to \u20b9538.80. Steel Authority of India added 0.32% to \u20b9173.00 and closed at its day high of \u20b9173.45 only marginally below that level.<\/p>\n<p>These gains provided a constructive counterpoint within the sector, but the three advancing stocks were outnumbered by 13 decliners. The positive moves are therefore best read alongside, rather than separately from, the broader closing breadth.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_negative_movers\"><\/span>Biggest negative movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy fell 3.24% to \u20b91,986.20, Vedanta declined 3.05% to \u20b9275.00, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jindalstel\/jindal-steel-and-power-ltd-share-price-today\">Jindal Steel &amp; Power<\/a> lost 2.67% to \u20b91,095.00. JSW Steel and Hindustan Zinc each declined 1.43%, closing at \u20b91,283.40 and \u20b9586.65 respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Vedanta closed at its day low of \u20b9275.00. Jindal Steel &amp; Power ended only \u20b90.50 above its day low, while Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy closed \u20b921.20 above its low of \u20b91,965.00. These are intraday positioning observations from the reported ranges.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_watch_next_session\"><\/span>Stocks to watch next session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy, following its 3.24% decline and \u20b91,965.00-\u20b92,065.00 intraday range.<\/li>\n<li>Vedanta, which ended at \u20b9275.00, its reported day low.<\/li>\n<li>Jindal Steel &amp; Power, after a 2.67% decline to \u20b91,095.00.<\/li>\n<li>JSW Steel, given its 1.43% fall and presence among the named heavyweight and most-active stocks.<\/li>\n<li>National Aluminium Company, the sector\u2019s strongest percentage gainer at 1.38%.<\/li>\n<li>Hindustan Copper, which advanced 1.34% despite the index\u2019s negative close.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_constructive_case\"><\/span>The constructive case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The constructive evidence lies in the presence of three gainers despite the sector-wide decline. National Aluminium Company and Hindustan Copper rose by more than 1%, while Steel Authority of India also finished higher. Nifty Metal additionally closed 27.15 points above its intraday low, showing that it did not finish at the session\u2019s weakest level.<\/p>\n<p>For the next session, these positive pockets and the day\u2019s \u20b913,073.65 to \u20b913,289.70 index range offer clear recent price references to monitor. Any change in the balance between advancing and declining stocks would be relevant to the sector\u2019s short-term participation picture.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cautious_case\"><\/span>The cautious case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cautious evidence is more extensive at the close. Nifty Metal fell 0.95%, settled below both its previous close and opening level, and finished closer to its day low than its day high. Breadth was also negative, with 13 decliners against three gainers.<\/p>\n<p>Several named heavyweights ended lower, including JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta and Adani Enterprises. The sharper declines in Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy, Vedanta and Jindal Steel &amp; Power added to the weak breadth reading. The next session\u2019s movement should therefore be assessed through both the index range and whether participation remains similarly tilted towards declines.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Univest_Insights\"><\/span>Univest Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The closing setup for nifty metal today combines a negative index move with broad weakness across listed sector stocks. The 125.90-point decline from the previous close is the headline measure, but the 13-to-three decliner-to-advancer split adds useful context to the session.<\/p>\n<p>The index started above its previous close, reached 13,289.70, and then finished at 13,100.80. That sequence makes the closing location within the day\u2019s range relevant: the index was much nearer its low of 13,073.65 than its high.<\/p>\n<p>There was still stock-level divergence. National Aluminium Company and Hindustan Copper posted gains of more than 1%, whereas Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy, Vedanta and Jindal Steel &amp; Power led the losses. Tracking whether this divergence broadens or whether decliners continue to dominate can help frame the next session\u2019s sector view.<\/p>\n<p>For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 11 August 2026 at 4:19 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_more_with_Univest\"><\/span>Know more with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to Univest to explore market insights, track stocks, and get <strong>3 free trade ideas<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Share Market Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Know More &#8211; Log In<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Nifty_Metal_close_on_11_August_2026\"><\/span>How did Nifty Metal close on 11 August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal closed at 13,100.80, down 125.90 points or 0.95% from its previous close of 13,226.70.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Nifty_Metals_day_high_and_day_low\"><\/span>What were Nifty Metal\u2019s day high and day low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a day high of 13,289.70 and a day low of 13,073.65.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_Metal_among_the_sector_losers_today\"><\/span>Why was Nifty Metal among the sector losers today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal was the second top losing sector index among the configured sector indices, based on its 0.95% decline.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_Nifty_Metal_breadth_today\"><\/span>What was the Nifty Metal breadth today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of 16 displayable sector stocks, 13 declined, three advanced and none were unchanged.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_gained_in_Nifty_Metal_today\"><\/span>Which stocks gained in Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>National Aluminium Company rose 1.38%, Hindustan Copper gained 1.34%, and Steel Authority of India added 0.32%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_losers_in_Nifty_Metal_today\"><\/span>Which stocks were the top losers in Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy fell 3.24%, Vedanta declined 3.05%, and Jindal Steel &amp; Power lost 2.67%.<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. 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