{"id":202237,"date":"2026-08-13T16:18:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-13-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:18:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:48:52","slug":"nifty-metal-today-13-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-13-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Metal Today: Index Falls 1.05% as 11 Stocks Decline"},"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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-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-13-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_Nifty_Metals_closing_level_on_13_August_2026\" title=\"What was Nifty Metal\u2019s closing level on 13 August 2026?\">What was Nifty Metal\u2019s closing level on 13 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-13-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_much_did_Nifty_Metal_fall_today\" title=\"How much did Nifty Metal fall today?\">How much did Nifty Metal fall today?<\/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-13-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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-13-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_Metal_stocks\" title=\"How was the breadth in Nifty Metal stocks?\">How was the breadth in Nifty Metal stocks?<\/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-13-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-13-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_losers_in_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"Which stocks were the biggest losers in Nifty Metal?\">Which stocks were the biggest losers 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-13-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 137.70 points lower, down 1.05%, at 13,033.75 on 13 August 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The index closed below its previous close of 13,171.45 after trading between 13,155.40 and 12,980.35 during the session.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was negative: 11 of 16 tracked stocks declined, while five advanced and none were unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>National Aluminium Company, Steel Authority of India and Hindalco Industries were among the sharpest losers, while APL Apollo Tubes and Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes posted notable gains. The next-session focus remains on whether breadth improves and whether the index can move away from its day low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nifty metal today<\/strong> 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.<\/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 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aplapollo\/apl-apollo-tubes-ltd-share-price-today\">APL Apollo Tubes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ratnamani\/ratnamani-metals-and-tubes-ltd-share-price-today\">Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes<\/a> closed higher, providing a counterpoint to the wider pressure.<\/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<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>13,033.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>13,171.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Change<\/td>\n<td>-137.70 (-1.05%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>13,155.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>12,980.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>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\u2019s closing position without assigning a catalyst to the move.<\/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 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\u2019s metal-sector weakness within this tracked group.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/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>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\u2019s negative close.<\/p>\n<p>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 &amp; Power, Hindustan Zinc, NMDC, Tata Steel, Adani Enterprises, Hindustan Copper and Jindal Stainless.<\/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 showed a mixed but predominantly negative close. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adanient\/adani-enterprises-ltd-share-price-today\">Adani Enterprises<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p>The same names featured in the supplied active-stock context, with JSW Steel\u2019s 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.<\/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>National Aluminium Company<\/td>\n<td>-4.64% to Rs 400.50<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner among the supplied leading movers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Steel Authority of India<\/td>\n<td>-3.06% to Rs 168.68<\/td>\n<td>Its decline was among the sharpest in the displayed basket.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindalco Industries<\/td>\n<td>-2.99% to Rs 1,046.25<\/td>\n<td>It closed lower alongside the broader negative sector breadth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>APL Apollo Tubes<\/td>\n<td>+3.36% to Rs 2,064.30<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest percentage gainer in the supplied list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes<\/td>\n<td>+2.57% to Rs 2,298.00<\/td>\n<td>Its gain illustrated selective resilience within the sector.<\/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>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 &amp; Tubes added 2.57% to Rs 2,298.00 after trading between Rs 2,227.60 and Rs 2,333.00.<\/p>\n<p>Welspun Corp gained 0.87% to Rs 1,883.90, while JSW Steel advanced 0.46% to Rs 1,275. Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy edged up 0.25% to Rs 1,898.40. These five gainers accounted for all positive closes in the displayed 16-stock basket.<\/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>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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindalco\/hindalco-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindalco Industries<\/a> 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 &amp; 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.<\/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<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>On the positive side, APL Apollo Tubes closed at Rs 2,064.30 after a 3.36% gain, while Ratnamani Metals &amp; 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.<\/p>\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 five advancers despite the index\u2019s decline. APL Apollo Tubes and Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes delivered gains above 2%, and Welspun Corp also closed higher. JSW Steel\u2019s positive close offered further evidence that the session did not produce a uniformly negative outcome across every tracked metal stock.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/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 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/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 data presents a clear distinction between selective stock strength and weaker sector-level participation. The positive moves in APL Apollo Tubes and Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes were meaningful, but they did not offset the larger number of decliners in the displayed Nifty Metal basket.<\/p>\n<p>The index\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>For readers following sector rotation, Nifty Metal\u2019s position as the top losing configured sector index is the principal comparative datapoint. The sector\u2019s decline contrasted with gains in several other tracked indices, including Nifty FMCG and Nifty IT.<\/p>\n<p>For a broader market perspective, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>. For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is whether nifty metal today\u2019s negative breadth shifts from 11 decliners versus five advancers towards a more balanced next-session participation profile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 13 August 2026 at 4:18 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=\"What_was_Nifty_Metals_closing_level_on_13_August_2026\"><\/span>What was Nifty Metal\u2019s closing level on 13 August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal closed at 13,033.75 on 13 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_did_Nifty_Metal_fall_today\"><\/span>How much did Nifty Metal fall today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal declined 137.70 points, or 1.05%, from its previous close of 13,171.45.<\/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 13,155.40 and a day low of 12,980.35.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_the_breadth_in_Nifty_Metal_stocks\"><\/span>How was the breadth in Nifty Metal stocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of 16 displayed stocks, five advanced, 11 declined and none were unchanged.<\/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>APL Apollo Tubes rose 3.36% and Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes gained 2.57%, making them the top two gainers in the supplied list.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_losers_in_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>Which stocks were the biggest losers in Nifty Metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>National Aluminium Company fell 4.64%, Steel Authority of India declined 3.06%, and Hindalco Industries lost 2.99%.<\/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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