{"id":222679,"date":"2026-08-28T16:18:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-28-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T16:18:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:48:02","slug":"nifty-metal-today-28-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-28-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Metal Today: Index Gains 0.75% to End at 13,525.35"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-metal\">Nifty Metal<\/a> today<\/strong> finished the 28 August 2026 session higher, adding 100.15 points, or 0.75%, to close at 13,525.35. The metal-sector gauge ended at its day high after moving between 13,393.00 and 13,525.35, while gainers outnumbered losers across the tracked basket.<\/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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-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-28-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_were_the_day_high_and_low_for_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"What were the day high and low for Nifty Metal?\">What were the day high and low for Nifty Metal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-28-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Where_did_Nifty_Metal_close_relative_to_its_day_range\" title=\"Where did Nifty Metal close relative to its day range?\">Where did Nifty Metal close relative to its day range?<\/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-28-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-28-august-2026-closing-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-28-august-2026-closing-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-28-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\">Nifty Metal<\/a> rose 0.75% to 13,525.35, compared with its previous close of 13,425.20.<\/li>\n<li>The index gained 100.15 points and ended at its intraday high of 13,525.35 after touching a low of 13,393.00.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was positive: 10 of 16 tracked stocks advanced, while 6 declined and none were unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>SAIL, APL Apollo Tubes, Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc led the gainers. The next-session watchlist includes whether broad participation remains intact alongside the index level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 today delivered a positive end-of-session performance, rising from the previous close of 13,425.20 to 13,525.35. The 100.15-point move translated into a 0.75% gain and placed the index as the second top-gaining sector index among the configured sector indices for the day.<\/p>\n<p>The session began at 13,471.25, already above the previous close. The index subsequently traded as low as 13,393.00 before recovering through the session to finish at 13,525.35. Since the last traded level matched the day high, the close reflected firm late-session positioning within the day\u2019s range. This is an observation of the day\u2019s price path rather than an assessment of what drove it.<\/p>\n<p>For readers tracking sector rotation, the key point is that the advance was supported by more rising stocks than falling stocks. That broader split adds context to the index gain, even as several metal names closed lower.<\/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>Last traded price<\/td>\n<td>13,525.35<\/td>\n<td>Up 100.15 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous close<\/td>\n<td>13,425.20<\/td>\n<td>Base for the day\u2019s 0.75% gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day high<\/td>\n<td>13,525.35<\/td>\n<td>Equal to the closing level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day low<\/td>\n<td>13,393.00<\/td>\n<td>Lowest level of the session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The index covered a 132.35-point intraday range between its low and high. Its opening level of 13,471.25 was 46.05 points above the previous close, while the finish was 54.10 points above the opening level. Together, these figures show that the index retained and extended its opening advantage by the close.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_ranking\"><\/span>Sector ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Metal was the second top-gaining sector index in the configured sector-index set on 28 August 2026. Its 0.75% advance trailed Nifty IT, which rose 3.51%, but exceeded the gains recorded by Nifty Pharma at 0.53%, Nifty Mid Select at 0.12% and Nifty Financial Services at 0.02%.<\/p>\n<p>This ranking places the metal index among the stronger sectoral performers in the day\u2019s closing landscape. The position is based on the reported percentage movement of the configured indices and provides a direct comparison of the day\u2019s sector-level returns.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constituent_breadth\"><\/span>Constituent breadth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Participation across the 16 displayable Nifty Metal stocks leaned positive. There were 10 advancers and 6 decliners, producing an advance-decline ratio of 1.67. No stock in this tracked set was unchanged.<\/p>\n<p>The breadth reading matters because the index\u2019s positive close was accompanied by gains across a majority of the basket, rather than a rise limited to only a small number of names. At the same time, the six declining stocks show that the advance was not uniform across the sector.<\/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 and most-active stock lists both included Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta. Within this group, Hindustan Zinc rose 1.95% to \u20b9622.00 and Vedanta gained 2.47% to \u20b9287.95, providing positive moves among the listed names.<\/p>\n<p>Adani Enterprises closed marginally lower by 0.02% at \u20b93,168.50. JSW Steel declined 0.19% to \u20b91,334.90, while Tata Steel slipped 0.16% to \u20b9186.50. The mixed performance among these names sits alongside the stronger gains in other stocks, underlining that the sector\u2019s positive index close coincided with differentiated stock-level outcomes.<\/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\/sail\/steel-authority-of-india-ltd-share-price-today\">SAIL<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+3.63% to \u20b9200.00<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage gainer in the tracked basket.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aplapollo\/apl-apollo-tubes-ltd-share-price-today\">APL Apollo Tubes<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+3.55% to \u20b92,265.60<\/td>\n<td>It was the second-largest percentage gainer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/vedl\/vedanta-ltd-share-price-today\">Vedanta<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+2.47% to \u20b9287.95<\/td>\n<td>It combined a notable gain with inclusion in the supplied heavyweight list.<\/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>+1.95% to \u20b9622.00<\/td>\n<td>It was a positive mover among the listed heavyweight names.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes<\/td>\n<td>-1.65% to \u20b92,611.10<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest percentage decliner in the basket.<\/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>SAIL led the sector gainers with a 3.63% rise to \u20b9200.00, after trading between \u20b9192.55 and \u20b9200.96. APL Apollo Tubes followed closely, climbing 3.55% to \u20b92,265.60; its session high was \u20b92,278.40.<\/p>\n<p>Vedanta advanced 2.47% to \u20b9287.95, while Hindustan Zinc added 1.95% to \u20b9622.00. National Aluminium Company gained 1.45% to \u20b9394.95 and finished at its day high. These moves formed the leading positive side of the sector\u2019s 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>Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes was the largest decliner, falling 1.65% to \u20b92,611.10. Welspun Corp declined 1.33% to \u20b92,373.80, while Hindustan Copper moved down 0.51% to \u20b9533.55.<\/p>\n<p>Among the smaller declines, JSW Steel fell 0.19% and Tata Steel eased 0.16%. These negative moves remained part of the session even as Nifty Metal closed higher overall.<\/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>SAIL, following its 3.63% gain to \u20b9200.00.<\/li>\n<li>APL Apollo Tubes, after its 3.55% advance to \u20b92,265.60.<\/li>\n<li>Vedanta, which rose 2.47% to \u20b9287.95.<\/li>\n<li>Hindustan Zinc, up 1.95% at \u20b9622.00.<\/li>\n<li>Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes, after its 1.65% decline to \u20b92,611.10.<\/li>\n<li>Welspun Corp, which closed 1.33% lower at \u20b92,373.80.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_constructive_case\"><\/span>The constructive case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The constructive evidence from the session is clear in the index and breadth data. Nifty Metal closed 0.75% higher, finished at the day high and had 10 advancing stocks against 6 declining stocks. SAIL and APL Apollo Tubes posted gains above 3%, while Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc also registered sizeable advances.<\/p>\n<p>The index\u2019s move from the day low of 13,393.00 to the close of 13,525.35 also showed recovery within the session. A positive close, a finish at the intraday high and a majority of advancers are the central observable features of the day.<\/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 reading is that the sector\u2019s strength was not shared by every stock. Six of the 16 tracked names closed lower, led by Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes and Welspun Corp. Several supplied heavyweight names, including Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel and Tata Steel, also ended marginally lower.<\/p>\n<p>Accordingly, the 0.75% index gain should be read alongside the mixed performance within the basket. The next session will show whether the positive breadth seen on 28 August can persist across both leading gainers and the names that ended in the red.<\/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 defining feature of Nifty Metal today was the combination of a positive percentage change and a close at the day high. The index gained 100.15 points from the previous close and ended at 13,525.35, its highest level of the session.<\/p>\n<p>At stock level, leadership came from SAIL and APL Apollo Tubes, with Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc adding to the positive side. National Aluminium Company and Hindalco also ended higher, while NMDC and Jindal Steel &amp; Power posted gains.<\/p>\n<p>The counterpoint is that weakness remained visible in Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes, Welspun Corp, Hindustan Copper, JSW Steel, Tata Steel and Adani Enterprises. That split makes breadth and individual stock moves important alongside the headline index number.<\/p>\n<p>For a broader daily market context, 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&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 28 August 2026 at 4:17 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 13,525.35 on 28 August 2026, up 100.15 points or 0.75% from 13,425.20.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_day_high_and_low_for_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>What were the day high and low for Nifty Metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The day high was 13,525.35 and the day low was 13,393.00.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_did_Nifty_Metal_close_relative_to_its_day_range\"><\/span>Where did Nifty Metal close relative to its day range?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index closed at 13,525.35, which was also its intraday high.<\/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>Ten stocks advanced and six declined among 16 tracked stocks. No stock was unchanged.<\/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>SAIL gained 3.63%, APL Apollo Tubes rose 3.55%, Vedanta added 2.47%, and Hindustan Zinc advanced 1.95%.<\/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>Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes fell 1.65%, Welspun Corp declined 1.33%, and Hindustan Copper moved down 0.51%.<\/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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