{"id":202903,"date":"2026-08-14T10:03:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T04:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-14-august-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T10:03:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T04:33:39","slug":"nifty-metal-today-14-august-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-14-august-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Metal Today: Index Drops 1.16% in Opening Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-metal\">Nifty Metal<\/a> today<\/strong> opened under pressure on 14 August 2026, with <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-metal\">Nifty Metal<\/a> down 151.40 points, or 1.16%, at 12,882.35 at 10:00:00 AM IST. The early-session decline came with weakness across a majority of the index stocks, although a handful of gainers offered some stock-specific resilience.<\/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\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-14-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Nifty_metal_today_early-session_pressure_persists\" title=\"Nifty metal today: early-session pressure persists\">Nifty metal today: early-session pressure persists<\/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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-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-14-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Why_is_Nifty_Metal_down_today\" title=\"Why is Nifty Metal down today?\">Why is Nifty Metal down today?<\/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-14-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_is_the_Nifty_Metal_level_today\" title=\"What is the Nifty Metal level today?\">What is the Nifty Metal level 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-14-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_were_Nifty_Metals_intraday_high_and_low\" title=\"What were Nifty Metal\u2019s intraday high and low?\">What were Nifty Metal\u2019s intraday high and 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-14-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"Which stock fell the most in Nifty Metal today?\">Which stock fell the most 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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-14-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"Which stock gained the most in Nifty Metal today?\">Which stock gained the most 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-14-august-2026-opening-bell\/#How_was_Nifty_Metals_market_breadth_today\" title=\"How was Nifty Metal\u2019s market breadth today?\">How was Nifty Metal\u2019s market breadth 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-14-august-2026-opening-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>Nifty Metal traded at 12,882.35, down 151.40 points or 1.16% from its previous close of 13,033.75.<\/li>\n<li>The index moved between an intraday high of 12,953.80 and low of 12,856.35; it opened at its day high.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was negative, with 11 decliners and five advancers among 16 displayed stocks.<\/li>\n<li>National Aluminium Company, Hindustan Zinc and Hindustan Copper were prominent losers, while Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes led the gainers. Watch whether breadth improves and whether the index can move away from its session low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_metal_today_early-session_pressure_persists\"><\/span>Nifty metal today: early-session pressure persists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>nifty metal today<\/strong> move reflects a weaker start for the sector index. From the previous close of 13,033.75, the index fell to 12,882.35, a decline of 151.40 points. It started at 12,953.80 and subsequently slipped to 12,856.35 before trading slightly above that low at the latest update.<\/p>\n<p>The index was the top losing sector index among the configured sector indices in the early session. This places the metal pack at the centre of the opening-bell sector conversation, with the decline accompanied by more falling stocks than rising stocks within the displayed 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<p>Nifty Metal\u2019s last traded level was 12,882.35 against the previous close of 13,033.75. Its intraday high and opening level were both 12,953.80, while the day low was 12,856.35. The 97.45-point range between the high and low shows that the index moved lower after the opening level. At the latest reading, it was 26.00 points above the session low and 71.45 points below the session high.<\/p>\n<p>These are observations of the opening session\u2019s price range rather than forward-looking levels. Investors tracking the sector can use the live <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-metal\">Nifty Metal screener<\/a> to follow changes in the index and its stocks through the trading day.<\/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 as the top losing sector index in the configured sector-index set at the time of the update. Its 1.16% fall was steeper than the declines recorded by Nifty Auto, Nifty IT, Nifty Mid Select, Nifty Pharma, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Bank in the same early-session snapshot.<\/p>\n<p>That ranking matters because it shows that the sector\u2019s weakness was relatively pronounced at the opening bell. The point fall of 151.40 should be read alongside the percentage move of 1.16%, which provides the clearer comparison across indices trading at different absolute levels.<\/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>Market breadth within Nifty Metal leaned decisively negative. Of the 16 displayed stocks, 11 declined and five advanced, while none were unchanged. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.45, meaning fewer than one advancing stock for every two declining stocks.<\/p>\n<p>The breadth picture aligns with the index\u2019s negative move: declines were spread across several metal names rather than being limited to one stock. At the same time, the five gainers show that the opening session was not uniformly weak across the index. The balance between these groups remains an important intraday observation for nifty metal today.<\/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 supplied heavyweight list showed mixed but mostly weaker price action. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adanient\/adani-enterprises-ltd-share-price-today\">Adani Enterprises<\/a> edged up 0.07% to \u20b92,967.00. In contrast, JSW Steel fell 0.95% to \u20b91,262.90, Tata Steel declined 1.66% to \u20b9181.78, Hindustan Zinc lost 2.83% to \u20b9562.00, and Vedanta slipped 0.76% to \u20b9269.05.<\/p>\n<p>The same names appear in the supplied activity list, making them useful markers for monitoring the sector\u2019s evolving tone. Their mixed performance, led by declines in four of the five listed stocks, sat alongside the broader 11-to-five negative breadth split.<\/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>\u20b9382.20, down 4.57%<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage loser among the supplied sector stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindzinc\/hindustan-zinc-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Zinc<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b9562.00, down 2.83%<\/td>\n<td>Its decline was among the sharpest in the displayed index universe.<\/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>\u20b9529.60, down 2.73%<\/td>\n<td>It added to weakness among the notable negative movers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ratnamani\/ratnamani-metals-and-tubes-ltd-share-price-today\">Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b92,348.30, up 2.19%<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest percentage gainer in the supplied list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tatasteel\/tata-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Steel<\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20b9181.78, down 1.66%<\/td>\n<td>It featured among both the key heavyweight and negative-moving stocks.<\/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>Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes led the positive side, rising 2.19% to \u20b92,348.30 after trading between \u20b92,281.00 and \u20b92,358.80. Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy gained 0.77% to \u20b91,913.00, while Jindal Stainless rose 0.51% to \u20b9739.15. Welspun Corp added 0.23% to \u20b91,888.30 and Adani Enterprises was marginally higher by 0.07%.<\/p>\n<p>Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes traded \u20b910.50 below its intraday high at the latest update, while Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy was \u20b91.80 below its high. These are intraday price-position observations, not explanations for their moves.<\/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 decliner, falling 4.57% to \u20b9382.20. Hindustan Zinc followed with a 2.83% decline to \u20b9562.00, and Hindustan Copper lost 2.73% to \u20b9529.60. Tata Steel fell 1.66%, while Hindalco Industries declined 1.49% to \u20b91,030.65.<\/p>\n<p>National Aluminium Company traded above its intraday low of \u20b9377.15, and Hindustan Copper stood above its low of \u20b9526.90 at the latest reading. The sector\u2019s negative breadth nevertheless kept the broader early-session picture tilted towards declines.<\/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>Six supplied sector stocks stand out for continued observation: National Aluminium Company after its 4.57% fall; Hindustan Zinc after its 2.83% decline; Hindustan Copper after its 2.73% fall; Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes following its 2.19% gain; Tata Steel after a 1.66% decline; and Hindalco Industries after a 1.49% fall.<\/p>\n<p>Tracking whether these names retain, reverse or narrow their early moves can help readers assess whether sector breadth is broadening or becoming more balanced. Their intraday high-low ranges also provide useful context for following changing price action.<\/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 in the early data is that five of 16 displayed stocks were higher despite the index decline. Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes, Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy, Jindal Stainless, Welspun Corp and Adani Enterprises were all in positive territory. This dispersion shows that positive stock-level moves remained present within the sector.<\/p>\n<p>The index also traded above its intraday low of 12,856.35 at the latest update. While that does not establish a direction for the remainder of the day, it indicates that the index was not at its lowest printed level in this snapshot.<\/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 case rests on the scale and breadth of the opening decline. Nifty Metal was down 1.16%, the largest fall among the configured sector indices, and 11 of 16 displayed stocks were lower. The index opened at 12,953.80, which was also its day high, before declining during the session.<\/p>\n<p>Several notable names were among the losers, including National Aluminium Company, Hindustan Zinc, Hindustan Copper, Tata Steel and Hindalco Industries. Continued attention to the ratio of decliners to advancers and the index\u2019s position within its day range is warranted as trading progresses.<\/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 early reading for nifty metal today is one of broad sector pressure rather than an isolated move. The index\u2019s 1.16% decline and the 11-to-five breadth split point in the same direction, while the top-loser ranking reinforces the relative scale of the sector\u2019s weakness at the opening bell.<\/p>\n<p>There was, however, a clear divergence beneath the headline index move. Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes outperformed with a 2.19% rise, and four other displayed stocks were also positive. This makes the distribution of subsequent moves as relevant as the index level itself.<\/p>\n<p>Heavyweight names were predominantly softer in the supplied snapshot, with declines in JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta offset only partly by a marginal gain in Adani Enterprises. This combination of heavyweight weakness and negative breadth framed the index\u2019s early decline.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can follow broader market developments through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a> alongside the sector screener. 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 14 August 2026 at 10:02 AM 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=\"Why_is_Nifty_Metal_down_today\"><\/span>Why is Nifty Metal down today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At 10:00:00 AM IST, Nifty Metal was down 1.16% or 151.40 points at 12,882.35 versus its previous close of 13,033.75. The supplied data shows 11 decliners and five advancers among 16 displayed stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Nifty_Metal_level_today\"><\/span>What is the Nifty Metal level today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal was at 12,882.35 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 14 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Nifty_Metals_intraday_high_and_low\"><\/span>What were Nifty Metal\u2019s intraday high and low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index\u2019s intraday high was 12,953.80 and its intraday low was 12,856.35.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal_today\"><\/span>Which stock fell the most in Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>National Aluminium Company was the largest percentage loser among the supplied stocks, down 4.57% at \u20b9382.20.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal_today\"><\/span>Which stock gained the most in Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes was the top percentage gainer among the supplied stocks, up 2.19% at \u20b92,348.30.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_Nifty_Metals_market_breadth_today\"><\/span>How was Nifty Metal\u2019s market breadth today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of 16 displayed stocks, five advanced, 11 declined and none were unchanged.<\/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 Drops 1.16% in Opening Trade\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-14T04:30:00.220Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-14T04:30:00.220Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-14-august-2026-opening-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\":\"Why is Nifty Metal down today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"At 10:00:00 AM IST, Nifty Metal was down 1.16% or 151.40 points at 12,882.35 versus its previous close of 13,033.75. 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