{"id":215980,"date":"2026-08-21T16:16:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T16:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:46:30","slug":"nifty-metal-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Metal Today: Index Rises 0.86% to 13,172.60"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the Closing Bell update for 21 August 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-metal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-metal\">Nifty Metal<\/a><\/a> emerged as the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices. The index added 112.35 points, or 0.86%, to finish at 13,172.60. The session featured positive breadth, with 10 of 16 tracked stocks advancing, while gains in Welspun Corp, Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc stood out.<\/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-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Nifty_Metal_today_closes_higher\" title=\"Nifty Metal today closes higher\">Nifty Metal today closes higher<\/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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-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-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"What was Nifty Metal today?\">What was 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-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Was_Nifty_Metal_the_top_gaining_sector_index\" title=\"Was Nifty Metal the top gaining sector index?\">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-21-august-2026-closing-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-21-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-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_the_Nifty_Metal_basket\" title=\"Which stock gained the most in the Nifty Metal basket?\">Which stock gained the most in the Nifty Metal basket?<\/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-21-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stock_declined_the_most_in_the_Nifty_Metal_basket\" title=\"Which stock declined the most in the Nifty Metal basket?\">Which stock declined the most in the Nifty Metal basket?<\/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-21-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>Nifty Metal today closed at 13,172.60, up 112.35 points or 0.86% from the previous close of 13,060.25.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 13,073.10 and 13,210.35 during the session, finishing 37.75 points below its intraday high.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was constructive: 10 stocks advanced and six declined among 16 displayed sector stocks.<\/li>\n<li>Welspun Corp rose 15.30%, while Vedanta gained 4.10% and Hindustan Zinc advanced 3.66%; the next session will show whether participation remains broad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Metal_today_closes_higher\"><\/span>Nifty Metal today closes higher<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Metal today delivered the strongest gain among the configured sector indices, ending the session in positive territory. The index began at 13,122.75, above its previous close of 13,060.25, and moved higher through the day to touch 13,210.35. It settled at 13,172.60, preserving a gain of 112.35 points.<\/p>\n<p>The closing level was above both the previous close and the opening level. From the day\u2019s low of 13,073.10 to the high of 13,210.35, the index covered a 137.25-point intraday range. Its close remained closer to the day\u2019s high than the day\u2019s low, an observation that reflects the index\u2019s firm end-of-session position without assigning a cause to the move.<\/p>\n<p>For a broader market dashboard, readers can follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>.<\/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>13,060.25<\/td>\n<td>Reference level for the day\u2019s move<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open<\/td>\n<td>13,122.75<\/td>\n<td>Started above the previous close<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>13,210.35<\/td>\n<td>Highest index level during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>13,073.10<\/td>\n<td>Lowest index level during the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Close \/ LTP<\/td>\n<td>13,172.60<\/td>\n<td>Up 112.35 points, or 0.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The gap between the closing level and the intraday peak was 37.75 points. Meanwhile, the close was 99.50 points above the day\u2019s low. These figures frame the day\u2019s trading range and provide context for the 0.86% rise in the sector index.<\/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 configured sector indices by daily percentage gain on 21 August 2026. Its 0.86% advance was ahead of Nifty Bank, which gained 0.46%, and Nifty Financial Services, which added 0.22%. This made metal the leading positive sector-index move in the available set at the close.<\/p>\n<p>The ranking is a session-specific comparison of index changes. It highlights that Nifty Metal today had the highest percentage advance in the configured sector universe, while several other tracked sector indices ended lower or broadly flat. The result places the metal basket at the forefront of the day\u2019s sector performance.<\/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>The advance was supported by positive breadth. Of the 16 displayed stocks in the index, 10 closed higher and six closed lower, with no unchanged stocks. That produces an advance-decline ratio of 1.67, meaning gainers outnumbered decliners during the session.<\/p>\n<p>The breadth reading is important because the index gain was not limited to a single advancing name. Gains were visible across a group that included Welspun Corp, Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc, Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes, National Aluminium Company, Hindustan Copper, Jindal Steel &amp; Power, NMDC, Hindalco and Adani Enterprises. At the same time, declines in a number of other stocks kept the session mixed at the stock level.<\/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 a mixed picture. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/vedl\/vedanta-ltd-share-price-today\">Vedanta Ltd.<\/a> gained 4.10% to \u20b9279.00 and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindzinc\/hindustan-zinc-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Zinc Ltd.<\/a> rose 3.66% to \u20b9594.90. Adani Enterprises edged up 0.07% to \u20b92,997.00. In contrast, JSW Steel slipped 0.46% and Tata Steel declined 0.27%.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied most-active stock list also included Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta. Their mixed moves, alongside the broader 10-to-6 positive breadth, underline that the sector\u2019s closing strength coexisted with stock-specific divergence.<\/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\/welcorp\/welspun-corp-ltd-share-price-today\">Welspun Corp Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+15.30% to \u20b92,311.90<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage gainer in the supplied sector list<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vedanta Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>+4.10% to \u20b9279.00<\/td>\n<td>One of the strongest gains among supplied heavyweight stocks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindustan Zinc Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>+3.66% to \u20b9594.90<\/td>\n<td>Combined a notable gain with heavyweight-list presence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>+2.83% to \u20b92,354.40<\/td>\n<td>Added to the positive breadth within the basket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jindal Stainless Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>-2.37% to \u20b9701.35<\/td>\n<td>Largest percentage decline among supplied sector 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>Welspun Corp led the gainers, jumping \u20b9306.70 to \u20b92,311.90. Its intraday high was \u20b92,348.90, placing the close \u20b937.00 below that high. Vedanta added \u20b911.00 to \u20b9279.00 and closed near its day high of \u20b9279.70. Hindustan Zinc gained \u20b921.00 to \u20b9594.90, after trading as high as \u20b9598.50.<\/p>\n<p>Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes rose \u20b964.80 to \u20b92,354.40, while National Aluminium Company advanced \u20b98.85 to \u20b9394.45. These five names were the largest positive movers in the supplied sector ranking and contributed to the constructive breadth picture.<\/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>Jindal Stainless was the largest decliner, falling \u20b917.05 or 2.37% to \u20b9701.35. Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy declined \u20b925.50 or 1.35% to \u20b91,865.90, while Steel Authority of India fell 0.82% to \u20b9173.46.<\/p>\n<p>JSW Steel ended 0.46% lower at \u20b91,293.70 and Tata Steel eased 0.27% to \u20b9183.00. These declines show that, despite the index\u2019s leadership and favourable breadth, the session was not uniformly positive across metal stocks.<\/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>Welspun Corp, after its 15.30% rise and a close at \u20b92,311.90.<\/li>\n<li>Vedanta, which gained 4.10% and finished at \u20b9279.00.<\/li>\n<li>Hindustan Zinc, up 3.66% to \u20b9594.90.<\/li>\n<li>Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes, up 2.83% to \u20b92,354.40.<\/li>\n<li>Jindal Stainless, which closed 2.37% lower at \u20b9701.35.<\/li>\n<li>JSW Steel, which ended 0.46% lower at \u20b91,293.70.<\/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 positive case is rooted in the closing data: Nifty Metal gained 0.86%, led the configured sector-index ranking, opened above the previous close and finished above that opening level. The index also ended well above its intraday low, while advances outnumbered declines by 10 to six.<\/p>\n<p>Strong moves in Welspun Corp, Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc, Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes and National Aluminium Company provided visible positive stock-level participation. This combination of index leadership and more advancers than decliners is the constructive evidence from 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>Investors should also note the mixed stock-level performance. Six displayed stocks declined, led by Jindal Stainless and Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy. JSW Steel and Tata Steel also ended lower, while Adani Enterprises posted only a marginal gain.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Nifty Metal did not close at its session high of 13,210.35. The next session\u2019s breadth and the performance of both leading gainers and lagging heavyweight stocks will help indicate whether the positive close is followed by similarly broad participation.<\/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>Nifty Metal today stood out as the leading configured sector index, with a 0.86% gain translating into a 112.35-point rise. The index\u2019s close at 13,172.60 represented a firm improvement over the prior close of 13,060.25.<\/p>\n<p>The session\u2019s breadth adds useful context. Ten advancing stocks versus six declining stocks suggests that the positive index result had wider participation than a narrow move concentrated in one or two names. Welspun Corp\u2019s 15.30% rise was the largest individual gain, while Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc added strength among the supplied heavyweight names.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, individual outcomes varied considerably. Jindal Stainless, Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy, SAIL, JSW Steel and Tata Steel ended lower. This divergence makes it useful to assess the index alongside individual stock moves rather than treating all metal names as moving in the same direction.<\/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 21 August 2026 at 4:15 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_Metal_today\"><\/span>What was Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal closed at 13,172.60 on 21 August 2026, up 112.35 points or 0.86% from 13,060.25.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_Nifty_Metal_the_top_gaining_sector_index\"><\/span>Was Nifty Metal the top gaining sector index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Nifty Metal was the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices, with a 0.86% gain.<\/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 recorded a day high of 13,210.35 and a day low of 13,073.10.<\/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>Among 16 displayed stocks, 10 advanced and six declined, with no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_the_Nifty_Metal_basket\"><\/span>Which stock gained the most in the Nifty Metal basket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Welspun Corp was the largest gainer, rising 15.30% to \u20b92,311.90.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_declined_the_most_in_the_Nifty_Metal_basket\"><\/span>Which stock declined the most in the Nifty Metal basket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jindal Stainless was the largest decliner, falling 2.37% to \u20b9701.35.<\/p>\n<p>Data timestamp: 21 August 2026 at 4:15:00 PM IST.<\/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 Rises 0.86% to 13,172.60\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-21T10:45:00.223Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-21T10:45:00.223Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-21-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\":\"What was Nifty Metal today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Metal closed at 13,172.60 on 21 August 2026, up 112.35 points or 0.86% from 13,060.25.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Was Nifty Metal the top gaining sector index?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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