{"id":200093,"date":"2026-08-12T16:17:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T16:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:47:37","slug":"nifty-metal-today-12-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Metal Today: Index Gains 0.54% in Closing Bell"},"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-12-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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_Metal_today_closing_session_wrap\" title=\"Nifty Metal today: closing session wrap\">Nifty Metal today: closing session 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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_did_Nifty_Metal_close_on_12_August_2026\" title=\"How did Nifty Metal close on 12 August 2026?\">How did Nifty Metal close on 12 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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"What were the day high and day low for Nifty Metal?\">What were the day high and day low for Nifty Metal?<\/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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_Metal_notable_today\" title=\"Why was Nifty Metal notable today?\">Why was Nifty Metal notable 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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_the_breadth_within_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"What was the breadth within Nifty Metal?\">What was the breadth within Nifty Metal?<\/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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Metal?\">Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Metal?<\/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-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_key_decliners_in_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"Which stocks were the key decliners in Nifty Metal?\">Which stocks were the key decliners in Nifty Metal?<\/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-12-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 the session at 13,171.45, up 70.65 points or 0.54% from its previous close of 13,100.80.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 13,105.30 and 13,263.35, closing below the day\u2019s high but above the previous close.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was positive, with 9 of 16 tracked stocks advancing and 7 declining; there were no unchanged stocks.<\/li>\n<li>National Aluminium Company, Hindalco Industries and Hindustan Copper were among the notable gainers, while Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy, JSW Steel and Tata Steel declined. Watch whether positive participation stays broad in the next session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this end-of-session wrap on <strong>nifty metal today<\/strong>, the sector index registered a measured gain and ranked as the second top gainer among the configured sector indices. The closing move reflected positive breadth, although stock-level performance remained mixed across the metal pack.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Metal_today_closing_session_wrap\"><\/span>Nifty Metal today: closing session wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Metal rose 0.54% on 12 August 2026, adding 70.65 points to finish at 13,171.45. The index began at 13,171.65, almost unchanged from its closing level, then moved within a 158.05-point intraday range between 13,105.30 and 13,263.35.<\/p>\n<p>The close remained 70.65 points above the previous close of 13,100.80. It was also 91.90 points below the day\u2019s high, showing that the index gave up part of its intraday advance before the closing bell. Even so, the positive close placed the metal gauge among the stronger sectoral performers in the configured universe.<\/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>Metric<\/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>13,100.80<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close \/ LTP<\/td>\n<td>13,171.45<\/td>\n<td>Up 70.65 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>13,263.35<\/td>\n<td>Highest index level during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>13,105.30<\/td>\n<td>Lowest index level during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The index\u2019s low was only 4.50 points above the previous close, while the high was 162.55 points above it. This places the day\u2019s trade in context: the sector held above the prior close despite intraday movement, but the finish was not at the session peak.<\/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 gaining sector index among the configured sector indices on 12 August 2026. Its 0.54% rise trailed Nifty Bank\u2019s 0.77% gain and was ahead of Nifty Mid Select\u2019s 0.28% advance and Nifty Pharma\u2019s 0.05% rise. This ranking is based on the day\u2019s percentage movement across the configured sector indices.<\/p>\n<p>The position is notable because the sector closed higher while several other configured indices ended lower, including Nifty IT, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Auto. The ranking describes relative performance for this session rather than a view on future returns.<\/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>Participation within the index was constructive but not one-sided. Of 16 display-safe stocks, 9 advanced and 7 declined, producing an advance-decline ratio of 1.29. There were no unchanged stocks. This distribution shows that gainers outnumbered decliners, supporting the index\u2019s positive closing move.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, seven stocks closed lower, which underlines the mixed nature of the session. The index gain therefore coincided with selective strength rather than a uniform rise across every stock in the basket.<\/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>The named heavyweight group was mixed. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adanient\/adani-enterprises-ltd-share-price-today\">Adani Enterprises<\/a> closed 0.33% lower at \u20b92,985.70, while <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jswsteel\/jsw-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">JSW Steel<\/a> fell 1.11% to \u20b91,269.10 and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tatasteel\/tata-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Steel<\/a> slipped 1.09% to \u20b9186.20. Hindustan Zinc declined 0.35%, whereas Vedanta edged up 0.29%.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied most-active stock list contains the same named group, so activity context also featured a mixed set of heavyweight moves. Against this backdrop, the sector\u2019s advance was accompanied by stronger gains elsewhere in the index, particularly among aluminium and copper-linked names.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nationalum\/national-aluminium-company-ltd-share-price-today\">National Aluminium Company<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b9420.00, +8.25%<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage gainer among the named stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindalco\/hindalco-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindalco Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,078.50, +2.80%<\/td>\n<td>One of the stronger positive contributors in the displayed list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindcopper\/hindustan-copper-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Copper<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b9547.70, +2.70%<\/td>\n<td>Recorded a sizeable gain within the advancing group.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,893.60, -4.66%<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage decliner among the named stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JSW Steel<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,269.10, -1.11%<\/td>\n<td>Its decline highlighted mixed performance among heavyweights.<\/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>National Aluminium Company led the displayed gainers, rising \u20b932.00 to \u20b9420.00, a gain of 8.25%. Its day high was \u20b9422.20, leaving the close \u20b92.20 below that level. Hindalco Industries added \u20b929.40, or 2.80%, to close at \u20b91,078.50, while Hindustan Copper gained \u20b914.40, or 2.70%, to \u20b9547.70.<\/p>\n<p>Jindal Stainless rose 1.77% to \u20b9737.90 and Welspun Corp advanced 1.67% to \u20b91,867.60. Jindal Steel &amp; Power also gained 1.55% and closed at its day high of \u20b91,112.00. These positive moves helped keep the broader breadth reading in favour of advancing stocks.<\/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 was the largest displayed loser, falling \u20b992.60, or 4.66%, to \u20b91,893.60. The stock traded between \u20b91,877.50 and \u20b91,983.10. JSW Steel declined \u20b914.30 to \u20b91,269.10, while Tata Steel lost \u20b92.05 to \u20b9186.20.<\/p>\n<p>APL Apollo Tubes fell 0.78% to \u20b91,997.10 and Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes eased 0.65% to \u20b92,240.40. The presence of these declines alongside the sector\u2019s gain is an important reminder that the positive index close was accompanied by divergent stock-level outcomes.<\/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>National Aluminium Company after its 8.25% advance and close at \u20b9420.00.<\/li>\n<li>Hindalco Industries after its 2.80% gain to \u20b91,078.50.<\/li>\n<li>Hindustan Copper after its 2.70% rise to \u20b9547.70.<\/li>\n<li>Jindal Steel &amp; Power, which closed at its day high of \u20b91,112.00.<\/li>\n<li>Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy following its 4.66% decline to \u20b91,893.60.<\/li>\n<li>JSW Steel after its 1.11% decline to \u20b91,269.10.<\/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 from the session is clear in the index close and breadth. Nifty Metal ended 0.54% higher, 9 stocks advanced, and the advance-decline ratio stood at 1.29. National Aluminium Company\u2019s 8.25% rise, alongside gains in Hindalco Industries, Hindustan Copper, Jindal Stainless, Welspun Corp and Jindal Steel &amp; Power, showed meaningful positive participation.<\/p>\n<p>The index also stayed above its previous close throughout the reported day\u2019s low, with the low at 13,105.30 versus the prior close of 13,100.80. That is a factual positive marker for this session\u2019s trading range.<\/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 closing level of 13,171.45 was below the intraday high of 13,263.35, so the index did not retain its full peak gain into the close. In addition, 7 of the 16 displayed stocks declined. Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy\u2019s 4.66% fall and declines in JSW Steel, Tata Steel, APL Apollo Tubes and Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes show that the gain was not broad-based across all names.<\/p>\n<p>The mixed heavyweight performance also merits attention. Several named heavyweight stocks ended lower even as the sector index finished in positive territory. Tracking whether advancers continue to outnumber decliners will help frame the next session\u2019s sector reading.<\/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 12 August closing data places nifty metal today among the leading sectoral gainers, with a 0.54% increase and a second-place ranking in the configured sector universe. The index\u2019s finish above the previous close is the central end-of-session result.<\/p>\n<p>The stock-level picture was more nuanced. Strong gains in National Aluminium Company, Hindalco Industries and Hindustan Copper were offset in part by weakness in Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy and select heavyweight names. This split makes breadth as relevant as the headline index number.<\/p>\n<p>For the next session, readers can use the day\u2019s high of 13,263.35, low of 13,105.30 and close of 13,171.45 as reference points for observing the index\u2019s trading range. Follow the broader market context through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>.<\/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 12 August 2026 at 4:16 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_12_August_2026\"><\/span>How did Nifty Metal close on 12 August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal closed at 13,171.45, up 70.65 points or 0.54% from 13,100.80.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>What were the day high and day low for Nifty Metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a day high of 13,263.35 and a day low of 13,105.30.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_Metal_notable_today\"><\/span>Why was Nifty Metal notable today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It was the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices, rising 0.54%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_breadth_within_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>What was the breadth within Nifty Metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There were 9 advancing stocks and 7 declining stocks among 16 displayed stocks, with no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>National Aluminium Company gained 8.25%, Hindalco Industries rose 2.80%, and Hindustan Copper advanced 2.70%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_key_decliners_in_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>Which stocks were the key decliners in Nifty Metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy fell 4.66%, while JSW Steel declined 1.11% and Tata Steel slipped 1.09%.<\/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. This sector-index update is for informational and educational purposes only and is not personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"Nifty Metal Today: Index Gains 0.54% in Closing Bell\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-12T10:45:00.199Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-12T10:45:00.199Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-12-august-2026-closing-bell\/\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Univest\"},\"about\":\"Nifty Metal sector index movement\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How did Nifty Metal close on 12 August 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Metal closed at 13,171.45, up 70.65 points or 0.54% from 13,100.80.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What were the day high and day low for Nifty Metal?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The index recorded a day high of 13,263.35 and a day low of 13,105.30.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why was Nifty Metal notable today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It was the second top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices, rising 0.54%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What was the breadth within Nifty Metal?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"There were 9 advancing stocks and 7 declining stocks among 16 displayed stocks, with no unchanged stocks.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Metal?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"National Aluminium Company gained 8.25%, Hindalco Industries rose 2.80%, and Hindustan Copper advanced 2.70%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stocks were the key decliners in Nifty Metal?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Lloyds Metals & Energy fell 4.66%, while JSW Steel declined 1.11% and Tata Steel slipped 1.09%.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nifty Metal today closed 0.54% higher at 13,171.45 on 12 August 2026, ranking as the second top gaining configured sector index. Nine stocks advanced while seven declined, led by National Aluminium Company, Hindalco Industries and Hindustan Copper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":200092,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[842],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-200093","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"metadata":{"rank_math_internal_links_processed":["1"],"_thumbnail_id":["200092"],"rank_math_title":["Nifty Metal Today: Up 0.54% at Closing Bell"],"rank_math_description":["Nifty Metal today closed 0.54% higher at 13,171.45 on 12 August 2026. Check breadth, top gainers, losers and key stocks."],"rank_math_focus_keyword":["nifty metal today"],"rank_math_robots":["a:2:{i:0;s:7:\"noindex\";i:1;s:8:\"nofollow\";}"]},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Nifty_Metal_Today_Index_Gains_054_in_Closing_Bell_bullish.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200093","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=200093"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200093\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/200092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=200093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=200093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=200093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}