{"id":205663,"date":"2026-08-17T10:01:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T04:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T10:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T04:31:21","slug":"nifty-metal-today-17-august-2026-opening-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Metal Today: Index Gains 0.29% in Opening Trade"},"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\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Nifty_Metal_today_early-session_strength_in_focus\" title=\"Nifty Metal today: early-session strength in focus\">Nifty Metal today: early-session strength in focus<\/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-17-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-17-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-17-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-17-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-17-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-17-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-17-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-17-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-17-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-17-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-17-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-17-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-17-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-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#What_is_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"What is Nifty Metal today?\">What is Nifty Metal 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-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Why_was_Nifty_Metal_the_top_gaining_sector_index\" title=\"Why was Nifty Metal the top gaining sector index?\">Why was Nifty Metal the top gaining sector index?<\/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-17-august-2026-opening-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-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#How_was_breadth_within_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"How was breadth within Nifty Metal?\">How was 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-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_stocks_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"Which stocks gained the most in Nifty Metal?\">Which stocks gained the most 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-17-august-2026-opening-bell\/#Which_stocks_declined_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"Which stocks declined the most in Nifty Metal?\">Which stocks declined the most 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-17-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><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-metal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-metal\">Nifty Metal<\/a><\/a> was the top gaining sector index in the early session, rising 37.65 points, or 0.29%, to 12,979.35.<\/li>\n<li>The index was above its previous close of 12,941.70 and traded between 12,921.20 and 12,983.35 during the session so far.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was positive but not one-sided: 9 of 16 tracked stocks advanced while 7 declined.<\/li>\n<li>Hindustan Copper, National Aluminium Company and Hindustan Zinc led the gainers, while NMDC and Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes were among the notable laggards. Watch whether the index holds close to its intraday high.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Metal_today_early-session_strength_in_focus\"><\/span>Nifty Metal today: early-session strength in focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nifty Metal today<\/strong> is showing measured early-session strength. At 10:00:03 AM IST on 17 August 2026, the index stood at 12,979.35, up 0.29% from its previous close of 12,941.70. The 37.65-point rise placed metal stocks at the top of the configured sector-index gainers in this opening-bell update.<\/p>\n<p>The move is positive, though it is not a broad uniform rally across every stock in the basket. Gains in several metal names offset declines elsewhere, leaving the index higher while maintaining a mixed stock-level picture. That combination makes the intraday range and participation trend particularly relevant as the session develops.<\/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 opened at 12,947.20, above the previous close, and later reached a day high of 12,983.35. Its day low so far is 12,921.20. With the latest level at 12,979.35, the index was only 4 points below its intraday high and 58.15 points above its intraday low.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Reading<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Last traded level<\/td>\n<td>12,979.35<\/td>\n<td>Up 37.65 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>12,941.70<\/td>\n<td>Base for the day\u2019s change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>12,983.35<\/td>\n<td>Latest level remained close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>12,921.20<\/td>\n<td>Early-session lower bound<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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 configured gaining sector indices, ahead of the other positive sector moves in the snapshot. Its 0.29% advance exceeded the gains recorded by Nifty Pharma and Nifty Auto. This ranking identifies metals as the strongest sector-index pocket in the early reading, even as several other configured indices were trading lower.<\/p>\n<p>Sector leadership is a relative measure for this point in the trading day. The index\u2019s place at the top reflects its actual percentage move from the previous close, not an assessment of future direction. Monitoring whether this relative strength persists through later trade can help contextualise the opening move.<\/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 favoured the upside, with 9 advancers and 7 decliners among 16 displayable Nifty Metal stocks. The advance-decline ratio was 1.29, showing that gainers outnumbered losers, though the gap was narrow rather than overwhelming. There were no unchanged stocks in the early-session snapshot.<\/p>\n<p>This breadth profile supports the positive index reading while also highlighting dispersion within the sector. Strong gains in select names were accompanied by declines in others, so the index advance should be read alongside individual stock moves rather than as a blanket rise across the entire metal space.<\/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 presents a mixed picture. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindzinc\/hindustan-zinc-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Zinc Ltd.<\/a> rose 1.84% to \u20b9572.25 and Vedanta Ltd. gained 0.75% to \u20b9269.50. In contrast, Adani Enterprises Ltd. was down 0.26%, JSW Steel Ltd. slipped 0.17%, and Tata Steel Ltd. edged down 0.11%.<\/p>\n<p>The same mix is visible among the named stocks featured in the activity list. This underlines that the index\u2019s gain was accompanied by broader participation from advancing stocks, while some prominent names remained under pressure. Hindustan Zinc\u2019s latest price was also close to its day high of \u20b9572.50, an intraday observation that stands out in the early trade.<\/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\/hindcopper\/hindustan-copper-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Copper Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+4.62% to \u20b9553.50<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage gainer in the displayed sector set.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nationalum\/national-aluminium-company-ltd-share-price-today\">National Aluminium Company Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+2.17% to \u20b9384.15<\/td>\n<td>One of the strongest positive contributors to the day\u2019s participation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindustan Zinc Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>+1.84% to \u20b9572.25<\/td>\n<td>A gain among the named heavyweight stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nmdc\/nmdc-ltd-share-price-today\">NMDC Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-3.27% to \u20b981.64<\/td>\n<td>The largest percentage decliner in the displayed set.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindalco Industries Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>+0.98% to \u20b91,039.55<\/td>\n<td>Added a near-1% gain to the positive side of breadth.<\/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>Hindustan Copper led the gainers with a 4.62% rise to \u20b9553.50 after trading between \u20b9534.10 and \u20b9556.30. National Aluminium Company followed with a 2.17% gain to \u20b9384.15, while Hindustan Zinc advanced 1.84% to \u20b9572.25. Hindalco rose 0.98% to \u20b91,039.55 and Vedanta added 0.75% to \u20b9269.50.<\/p>\n<p>These moves show that the positive side included companies with varied price changes rather than a single isolated gainer. Hindustan Copper\u2019s advance was the most pronounced individual move among the listed gainers.<\/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>NMDC was the sharpest displayed loser, falling 3.27% to \u20b981.64. Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes declined 1.23% to \u20b92,323, while Welspun Corp fell 0.76% to \u20b91,859. Adani Enterprises and JSW Steel were also lower by 0.26% and 0.17%, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The declines are important context for the sector\u2019s 0.29% rise: despite being the leading configured sector index, Nifty Metal\u2019s opening strength coexisted with stock-specific weakness. NMDC traded near the lower end of its \u20b981.16 to \u20b983.77 intraday range.<\/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>Hindustan Copper, National Aluminium Company, Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco Industries, NMDC and Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes merit observation after their notable early moves. The first four were on the advancing side, while NMDC and Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes were among the larger decliners. Their subsequent price action can indicate whether the sector\u2019s mixed breadth becomes broader or more selective.<\/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 is clear in the index level, sector ranking and breadth. Nifty Metal was up 0.29%, held above its previous close, and stood close to its day high in the early session. Nine advancing stocks outnumbered seven declining stocks, with substantial gains in Hindustan Copper, National Aluminium Company and Hindustan Zinc.<\/p>\n<p>The index also opened above the previous close and remained positive after testing a lower intraday level. These are observations from the opening session, with the next meaningful signal being whether the index and its advancing stocks retain their positive positioning as trade continues.<\/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 positive index move remains modest at 0.29%, and the breadth split is relatively close at 9 advances versus 7 declines. NMDC\u2019s 3.27% fall and declines in Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes, Welspun Corp, Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel and Tata Steel show that the gain is not universal.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the index has already traded across a 62.15-point intraday range between its high and low. Since the latest level is near the session high, the persistence of that position is worth tracking rather than assuming that the opening strength will automatically extend.<\/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 picture for nifty metal today is constructive on relative performance: it is the leading configured sector index and trades above the prior close. The price action is supported by more gainers than losers, which gives the rise a positive breadth base.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the breadth count and heavyweight performance suggest a selective market. Gains in Hindustan Copper, National Aluminium Company, Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco and Vedanta contrast with pressure in NMDC, Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes and a few prominent names.<\/p>\n<p>For readers tracking sector rotation, the most useful near-term comparison is between the index level and its intraday range. A sustained position near 12,983.35 would keep attention on the day\u2019s upper end, while movement towards 12,921.20 would place focus back on the lower end of the opening range.<\/p>\n<p>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>. 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 17 August 2026 at 10:00 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=\"What_is_Nifty_Metal_today\"><\/span>What is Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal was at 12,979.35 at 10:00:03 AM IST on 17 August 2026, up 37.65 points or 0.29% from the previous close.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Nifty_Metal_the_top_gaining_sector_index\"><\/span>Why was Nifty Metal the top gaining sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 0.29% increase was the highest gain among the configured sector indices in the early-session snapshot.<\/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 12,983.35 and a day low of 12,921.20.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_breadth_within_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>How was breadth within Nifty Metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of 16 displayed stocks, 9 advanced and 7 declined, with no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>Which stocks gained the most in Nifty Metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hindustan Copper rose 4.62%, National Aluminium Company gained 2.17%, and Hindustan Zinc added 1.84%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_declined_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>Which stocks declined the most in Nifty Metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NMDC fell 3.27%, Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes declined 1.23%, and Welspun Corp was down 0.76%.<\/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 0.29% in Opening Trade\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-17T04:30:02.902Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-17T04:30:02.902Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-17-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\":\"What is Nifty Metal today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Metal was at 12,979.35 at 10:00:03 AM IST on 17 August 2026, up 37.65 points or 0.29% from the previous close.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why was Nifty Metal the top gaining sector index?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 0.29% increase was the highest gain among the configured sector indices in the early-session snapshot.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What were Nifty Metal\u2019s day high and day low?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The index recorded a day high of 12,983.35 and a day low of 12,921.20.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How was breadth within Nifty Metal?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Of 16 displayed stocks, 9 advanced and 7 declined, with no unchanged stocks.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stocks gained the most in Nifty Metal?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Hindustan Copper rose 4.62%, National Aluminium Company gained 2.17%, and Hindustan Zinc added 1.84%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stocks declined the most in Nifty Metal?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"NMDC fell 3.27%, Ratnamani Metals & Tubes declined 1.23%, and Welspun Corp was down 0.76%.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nifty Metal today rose 0.29% to 12,979.35 in opening trade, making it the top gaining configured sector index. 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