{"id":226445,"date":"2026-09-01T16:01:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T16:01:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:31:54","slug":"nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Metal Today: Performance, Stocks, Gainers &#038; Losers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-metal\">Nifty Metal<\/a> today closed almost flat, but the session beneath the surface was far more active than the headline number suggests. The index stood at 13,189.85, down 4.05 points or 0.03% from the previous close of 13,193.90. Even with such a small decline, intraday movement was meaningful: the index opened at 13,239.15, climbed to a high of 13,370.00, and then slipped to a low of 13,127.70 before settling near the middle of the day\u2019s range.<\/p>\n<p>That pattern matters for anyone tracking sector rotation, market breadth, and stock-specific momentum inside the metal pack. A flat close in the index can sometimes hide sharp moves in individual names, and that is exactly what happened here. Welspun Corp Ltd. surged 6.80%, Jindal Stainless Ltd. jumped 4.54%, while stocks such as NMDC Ltd. and Jindal Steel &#038; Power Ltd. declined more sharply. In other words, this was not a broad-based rally or a broad-based selloff. It was a selective session.<\/p>\n<p>For investors and traders searching for Nifty Metal live performance, Nifty Metal analysis, Nifty Metal stocks, or today\u2019s top gainers and losers in the metal sector, the most useful takeaway is simple: the sector closed nearly unchanged because gains in a few strong performers were offset by weakness across a larger number of constituents. Breadth remained mildly negative, while heavyweight performance was mixed.<\/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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Why_Is_Nifty_Metal_Moving_Today\" title=\"Why Is Nifty Metal Moving Today?\">Why Is Nifty Metal Moving Today?<\/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-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Market_Breadth_in_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"Market Breadth in Nifty Metal\">Market Breadth in Nifty Metal<\/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-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Complete_Nifty_Metal_Constituent_Performance\" title=\"Complete Nifty Metal Constituent Performance\">Complete Nifty Metal Constituent Performance<\/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-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Top_Gainers_in_Nifty_Metal_Today\" title=\"Top Gainers in Nifty Metal Today\">Top Gainers in Nifty Metal Today<\/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-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Top_Losers_in_Nifty_Metal_Today\" title=\"Top Losers in Nifty Metal Today\">Top Losers in Nifty Metal Today<\/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-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Heavyweight_Stocks_and_Their_Impact\" title=\"Heavyweight Stocks and Their Impact\">Heavyweight Stocks and Their Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#What_Should_Investors_Watch_Next\" title=\"What Should Investors Watch Next?\">What Should Investors Watch Next?<\/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-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/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-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Featured_Snippet_Answers\" title=\"Featured Snippet Answers\">Featured Snippet Answers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#What_is_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"What is Nifty Metal?\">What is Nifty Metal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Why_is_Nifty_Metal_moving_today\" title=\"Why is Nifty Metal moving today?\">Why is Nifty Metal moving today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Which_stock_contributed_the_most_to_strength_today\" title=\"Which stock contributed the most to strength today?\">Which stock contributed the most to strength 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-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Which_stock_fell_the_most_today\" title=\"Which stock fell the most today?\">Which stock fell the most 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-1-september-2026-16-00\/#How_many_stocks_advanced_today\" title=\"How many stocks advanced today?\">How many stocks advanced today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Google_AI_Overview_Summary\" title=\"Google AI Overview Summary\">Google AI Overview Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#1_What_is_the_Nifty_Metal_index_today\" title=\"1. What is the Nifty Metal index today?\">1. What is the Nifty Metal index today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#2_Is_Nifty_Metal_up_or_down_today\" title=\"2. Is Nifty Metal up or down today?\">2. Is Nifty Metal up or down today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#3_What_was_the_opening_value_of_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"3. What was the opening value of Nifty Metal today?\">3. What was the opening value of Nifty Metal today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#4_What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_Metal\" title=\"4. What were the day high and day low for Nifty Metal?\">4. What were the day high and day 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-26\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#5_Why_is_Nifty_Metal_moving_today\" title=\"5. Why is Nifty Metal moving today?\">5. Why is Nifty Metal moving today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#6_Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"6. Which stock gained the most in Nifty Metal today?\">6. 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-28\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#7_Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"7. Which stock fell the most in Nifty Metal today?\">7. 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-29\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#8_How_many_Nifty_Metal_stocks_advanced_today\" title=\"8. How many Nifty Metal stocks advanced today?\">8. How many Nifty Metal stocks advanced today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#9_How_many_Nifty_Metal_stocks_declined_today\" title=\"9. How many Nifty Metal stocks declined today?\">9. How many Nifty Metal stocks declined today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#10_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_of_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"10. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Metal today?\">10. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Metal today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#11_Which_heavyweight_stocks_were_positive_in_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"11. Which heavyweight stocks were positive in Nifty Metal today?\">11. Which heavyweight stocks were positive 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-33\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#12_What_is_the_trend_in_Nifty_Metal_today\" title=\"12. What is the trend in Nifty Metal today?\">12. What is the trend in Nifty Metal today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Metal_Today_Sector_Index_Snapshot\"><\/span>Nifty Metal Today: Sector Index Snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Current Value<\/td>\n<td>13,189.85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Absolute Change<\/td>\n<td>-4.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Percentage Change<\/td>\n<td>-0.03%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Opening Value<\/td>\n<td>13,239.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previous Close<\/td>\n<td>13,193.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day High<\/td>\n<td>13,370.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day Low<\/td>\n<td>13,127.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Status<\/td>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Updated<\/td>\n<td>1 September 2026 at 4:00:01 PM IST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Trend<\/td>\n<td>Sideways to mildly bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Nifty Metal index spent the day in a broad but contained range and finally ended almost unchanged. Because the open was above the previous close and the close was lower than the open, the session indicates some intraday profit-taking after early strength. However, the decline was too small to call it a decisive bearish breakdown. A better description for today is a sideways session with a slight negative bias.<\/p>\n<p>From a price-action perspective, the index touched 13,370.00 during the day, which shows there was buying interest at higher levels early on. But the inability to hold those gains and the drift toward 13,127.70 later in the session shows sellers also remained active. When an index swings this much intraday and still closes near flat, it usually reflects stock-specific divergence rather than a unified sector trend.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Nifty_Metal_Moving_Today\"><\/span>Why Is Nifty Metal Moving Today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on the verified market data available for the session, Nifty Metal\u2019s movement today appears to be driven primarily by internal divergence among its constituent stocks rather than a single sector-wide trend. The index itself was nearly unchanged, but the underlying basket showed meaningful winners and losers. This matters because sector indices move not only on the number of rising or falling stocks, but also on how strongly major constituents move relative to one another.<\/p>\n<p>The strongest support came from select gainers. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/welcorp\/welspun-corp-ltd-share-price-today\">Welspun Corp Ltd.<\/a> rose 6.80%, making it the best-performing stock in the index for the day. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jsl\/jindal-stainless-ltd-share-price-today\">Jindal Stainless Ltd.<\/a> added 4.54%, which also provided a strong positive push. Smaller gains in <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aplapollo\/apl-apollo-tubes-ltd-share-price-today\">APL Apollo Tubes Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jswsteel\/jsw-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">JSW Steel Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindzinc\/hindustan-zinc-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Zinc Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindcopper\/hindustan-copper-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Copper Ltd.<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adanient\/adani-enterprises-ltd-share-price-today\">Adani Enterprises Ltd.<\/a> helped offset the broader weakness.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, pressure came from a larger set of decliners. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nmdc\/nmdc-ltd-share-price-today\">NMDC Ltd.<\/a> fell 2.85%, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jindalstel\/jindal-steel-and-power-ltd-share-price-today\">Jindal Steel &amp; Power Ltd.<\/a> dropped 2.76%, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nationalum\/national-aluminium-company-ltd-share-price-today\">National Aluminium Company Ltd.<\/a> slipped 2.49%. Additional declines in <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ratnamani\/ratnamani-metals-and-tubes-ltd-share-price-today\">Ratnamani Metals &amp; Tubes Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/vedl\/vedanta-ltd-share-price-today\">Vedanta Ltd.<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sail\/steel-authority-of-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Steel Authority Of India Ltd.<\/a> limited the index\u2019s ability to move higher.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you are asking why Nifty Metal is flat today, the answer is straightforward: a few sharp gainers were balanced by a larger number of losers, and the combined effect left the index almost unchanged. The session was therefore more about stock selection within the sector than a clear directional call on metals as a whole.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Breadth_in_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>Market Breadth in Nifty Metal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Breadth Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advancing Stocks<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Declining Stocks<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unchanged Stocks<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advance-Decline Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Green<\/td>\n<td>43.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stocks in Red<\/td>\n<td>56.25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Market breadth is one of the most important tools for understanding whether a sector\u2019s move is broad-based or narrow. In Nifty Metal today, breadth leaned negative. Out of 16 constituents, 7 advanced and 9 declined. The advance-decline ratio came in at 0.78, meaning there were fewer gainers than losers. Also, 43.75% of stocks ended in the green, while 56.25% closed in the red.<\/p>\n<p>This breadth reading suggests that the sector was not in strong accumulation mode. If the index had been up with such negative breadth, it would have implied heavy dependence on a few large stocks. In today\u2019s case, the flat close alongside weak breadth confirms a mixed undertone. Gains were concentrated, while selling pressure was spread across more names.<\/p>\n<p>For short-term interpretation, negative breadth with a flat index is usually a sign of caution rather than panic. It means the sector is still finding balance, and traders may want to watch whether future sessions show improvement in participation. If more stocks begin advancing together, the index could build a stronger base. If breadth remains weak, rallies may continue to face resistance.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Nifty_Metal_Constituent_Performance\"><\/span>Complete Nifty Metal Constituent Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>CMP<\/th>\n<th>Today&#8217;s %<\/th>\n<th>Today&#8217;s Change<\/th>\n<th>Day Open<\/th>\n<th>Day High<\/th>\n<th>Day Low<\/th>\n<th>Trend<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/welcorp\/welspun-corp-ltd-share-price-today\">Welspun Corp Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,553.60<\/td>\n<td>6.80%<\/td>\n<td>162.60<\/td>\n<td>2,398.00<\/td>\n<td>2,575.00<\/td>\n<td>2,385.00<\/td>\n<td>Strong bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jsl\/jindal-stainless-ltd-share-price-today\">Jindal Stainless Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>734.00<\/td>\n<td>4.54%<\/td>\n<td>31.85<\/td>\n<td>700.50<\/td>\n<td>738.65<\/td>\n<td>700.50<\/td>\n<td>Bullish<\/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>85.69<\/td>\n<td>-2.85%<\/td>\n<td>-2.51<\/td>\n<td>86.81<\/td>\n<td>87.40<\/td>\n<td>85.10<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jindalstel\/jindal-steel-and-power-ltd-share-price-today\">Jindal Steel &amp; Power Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,160.00<\/td>\n<td>-2.76%<\/td>\n<td>-32.90<\/td>\n<td>1,175.70<\/td>\n<td>1,175.70<\/td>\n<td>1,147.00<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/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>372.00<\/td>\n<td>-2.49%<\/td>\n<td>-9.50<\/td>\n<td>383.00<\/td>\n<td>383.75<\/td>\n<td>368.60<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/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 Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,605.10<\/td>\n<td>-1.68%<\/td>\n<td>-44.60<\/td>\n<td>2,649.70<\/td>\n<td>2,682.60<\/td>\n<td>2,565.10<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/vedl\/vedanta-ltd-share-price-today\">Vedanta Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>274.00<\/td>\n<td>-1.51%<\/td>\n<td>-4.20<\/td>\n<td>280.00<\/td>\n<td>281.95<\/td>\n<td>272.75<\/td>\n<td>Bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sail\/steel-authority-of-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Steel Authority Of India Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>193.00<\/td>\n<td>-1.03%<\/td>\n<td>-2.00<\/td>\n<td>196.00<\/td>\n<td>200.80<\/td>\n<td>190.25<\/td>\n<td>Mild bearish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aplapollo\/apl-apollo-tubes-ltd-share-price-today\">APL Apollo Tubes Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,234.00<\/td>\n<td>0.48%<\/td>\n<td>10.60<\/td>\n<td>2,228.70<\/td>\n<td>2,258.80<\/td>\n<td>2,214.00<\/td>\n<td>Mild bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jswsteel\/jsw-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">JSW Steel Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,313.50<\/td>\n<td>0.44%<\/td>\n<td>5.80<\/td>\n<td>1,314.60<\/td>\n<td>1,328.00<\/td>\n<td>1,307.10<\/td>\n<td>Mild bullish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindzinc\/hindustan-zinc-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Zinc Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>597.00<\/td>\n<td>0.26%<\/td>\n<td>1.55<\/td>\n<td>604.15<\/td>\n<td>608.95<\/td>\n<td>593.05<\/td>\n<td>Flat to positive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lloydsme\/lloyds-metals-and-energy-ltd-share-price-today\">Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,790.00<\/td>\n<td>-0.26%<\/td>\n<td>-4.60<\/td>\n<td>1,802.00<\/td>\n<td>1,817.90<\/td>\n<td>1,781.00<\/td>\n<td>Flat to negative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindcopper\/hindustan-copper-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Copper Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>526.65<\/td>\n<td>0.25%<\/td>\n<td>1.30<\/td>\n<td>529.30<\/td>\n<td>536.90<\/td>\n<td>517.00<\/td>\n<td>Flat to positive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adanient\/adani-enterprises-ltd-share-price-today\">Adani Enterprises Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,863.90<\/td>\n<td>0.17%<\/td>\n<td>4.80<\/td>\n<td>2,910.00<\/td>\n<td>2,942.50<\/td>\n<td>2,846.00<\/td>\n<td>Flat to positive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tatasteel\/tata-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Steel Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>184.07<\/td>\n<td>-0.15%<\/td>\n<td>-0.28<\/td>\n<td>183.70<\/td>\n<td>188.68<\/td>\n<td>182.12<\/td>\n<td>Sideways<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindalco\/hindalco-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindalco Industries Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,014.40<\/td>\n<td>-0.10%<\/td>\n<td>-1.05<\/td>\n<td>1,023.00<\/td>\n<td>1,033.90<\/td>\n<td>1,010.00<\/td>\n<td>Sideways<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The complete constituent list shows why Nifty Metal today was more balanced than directional. The strongest momentum was concentrated in Welspun Corp Ltd. and Jindal Stainless Ltd., both of which posted clear bullish sessions from open to close. At the same time, several steel, mining, and aluminium-linked names ended lower, which diluted the impact of the leaders.<\/p>\n<p>The top performer was clearly <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/welcorp\/welspun-corp-ltd-share-price-today\">Welspun Corp Ltd.<\/a>, while the weakest stock by percentage change was <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nmdc\/nmdc-ltd-share-price-today\">NMDC Ltd.<\/a>. That spread between the best and worst performers highlights the selective nature of today\u2019s trading inside the sector.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Gainers_in_Nifty_Metal_Today\"><\/span>Top Gainers in Nifty Metal Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Session View<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/welcorp\/welspun-corp-ltd-share-price-today\">Welspun Corp Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>162.60<\/td>\n<td>6.80%<\/td>\n<td>Strong upside leadership<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jsl\/jindal-stainless-ltd-share-price-today\">Jindal Stainless Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>31.85<\/td>\n<td>4.54%<\/td>\n<td>Sharp positive move<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aplapollo\/apl-apollo-tubes-ltd-share-price-today\">APL Apollo Tubes Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>10.60<\/td>\n<td>0.48%<\/td>\n<td>Steady gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jswsteel\/jsw-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">JSW Steel Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5.80<\/td>\n<td>0.44%<\/td>\n<td>Supportive positive move<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindzinc\/hindustan-zinc-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Zinc Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1.55<\/td>\n<td>0.26%<\/td>\n<td>Marginal gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindcopper\/hindustan-copper-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Copper Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1.30<\/td>\n<td>0.25%<\/td>\n<td>Marginal gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adanient\/adani-enterprises-ltd-share-price-today\">Adani Enterprises Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>4.80<\/td>\n<td>0.17%<\/td>\n<td>Mild support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>These stocks helped prevent a deeper decline in the metal index. Welspun Corp Ltd. and Jindal Stainless Ltd. were the clearest upside engines of the session. Their gains were large enough to stand out well above the rest of the basket. JSW Steel Ltd., as one of the tracked heavyweight names, also played an important stabilizing role by ending in positive territory.<\/p>\n<p>When a sector index closes flat with only a handful of strong gainers, investors should note where leadership is emerging. Today\u2019s leaders suggest that strength existed, but it was concentrated rather than broad. If these leaders continue to attract interest in coming sessions and more stocks join them, the overall sector tone could improve.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Losers_in_Nifty_Metal_Today\"><\/span>Top Losers in Nifty Metal Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Session View<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nmdc\/nmdc-ltd-share-price-today\">NMDC Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-2.51<\/td>\n<td>-2.85%<\/td>\n<td>Weakest performer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jindalstel\/jindal-steel-and-power-ltd-share-price-today\">Jindal Steel &amp; Power Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-32.90<\/td>\n<td>-2.76%<\/td>\n<td>Sharp decline<\/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>-9.50<\/td>\n<td>-2.49%<\/td>\n<td>Notable weakness<\/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 Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-44.60<\/td>\n<td>-1.68%<\/td>\n<td>Broad selling pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/vedl\/vedanta-ltd-share-price-today\">Vedanta Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-4.20<\/td>\n<td>-1.51%<\/td>\n<td>Negative drag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sail\/steel-authority-of-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Steel Authority Of India Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-2.00<\/td>\n<td>-1.03%<\/td>\n<td>Moderate decline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lloydsme\/lloyds-metals-and-energy-ltd-share-price-today\">Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-4.60<\/td>\n<td>-0.26%<\/td>\n<td>Mild weakness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tatasteel\/tata-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Steel Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-0.28<\/td>\n<td>-0.15%<\/td>\n<td>Near flat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindalco\/hindalco-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindalco Industries Ltd.<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-1.05<\/td>\n<td>-0.10%<\/td>\n<td>Near flat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The loser list explains why Nifty Metal could not hold onto its intraday highs. Weakness was spread across more stocks than strength, and that broader distribution of declines weighed on sentiment. The sharpest damage came from NMDC Ltd. and Jindal Steel &amp; Power Ltd., while several other names slipped enough to keep the sector under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, some of the major tracked names such as Tata Steel Ltd. and Hindalco Industries Ltd. were not deeply negative, but they also did not contribute enough strength to offset losses elsewhere. That is often how a sector ends near flat: big leaders rise, laggards fall, and the heavyweight core remains mixed.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweight_Stocks_and_Their_Impact\"><\/span>Heavyweight Stocks and Their Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the tracked heavyweight names in Nifty Metal, the picture was mixed. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adanient\/adani-enterprises-ltd-share-price-today\">Adani Enterprises Ltd.<\/a> gained 0.17%, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jswsteel\/jsw-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">JSW Steel Ltd.<\/a> rose 0.44%, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindzinc\/hindustan-zinc-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Zinc Ltd.<\/a> added 0.26%. These moves offered support at the top end of the basket.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/vedl\/vedanta-ltd-share-price-today\">Vedanta Ltd.<\/a> declined 1.51%, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindalco\/hindalco-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindalco Industries Ltd.<\/a> slipped 0.10%, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tatasteel\/tata-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Steel Ltd.<\/a> edged down 0.15%. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jindalstel\/jindal-steel-and-power-ltd-share-price-today\">Jindal Steel &amp; Power Ltd.<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nmdc\/nmdc-ltd-share-price-today\">NMDC Ltd.<\/a> were weaker still. The net result was balance rather than trend.<\/p>\n<p>For readers looking at Nifty Metal stocks to understand sector direction, this is a key insight. When heavyweight names are split between green and red, the index usually struggles to sustain a clean breakout. That is exactly what today\u2019s index action showed.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_View_Based_on_Available_Price_Action\"><\/span>Technical View Based on Available Price Action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A full technical indicator study requires broader trend metrics, but today\u2019s available price data still offers useful insight. First, the index opened above the previous close, which pointed to a constructive start. Second, it made an intraday high at 13,370.00, confirming that buyers attempted to push the metal pack higher. Third, it fell back to 13,127.70 before closing at 13,189.85, which indicates selling emerged at higher levels.<\/p>\n<p>That sequence suggests a sideways chart structure with intraday rejection near the upper band of the day\u2019s range. Because the close was below the open but only fractionally below the previous close, the signal is not strongly bearish. Instead, it implies that the sector remains in a tug-of-war between selective buying and distributed selling.<\/p>\n<p>For the short term, traders will likely watch whether Nifty Metal can stay above the day\u2019s low zone and whether breadth improves from current levels. A stronger close near the day\u2019s high in a future session would indicate better momentum. Another session with negative breadth and an inability to reclaim the upper range would keep the tone cautious. On available data alone, the sector\u2019s technical posture is best described as sideways with a mild negative tilt.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_and_Session_Context_from_Available_Returns\"><\/span>Historical and Session Context from Available Returns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today\u2019s move in Nifty Metal was small at the index level, but the constituent dispersion was large. That makes this session more useful as a stock-selection day than as a trend-confirmation day. Within the available stock-level return set, longer-period return figures are not active indicators for this article, so the strongest comparative insight comes from today\u2019s price changes and intraday ranges.<\/p>\n<p>Several stocks posted meaningful swings from their opening levels. Welspun Corp Ltd. and Jindal Stainless Ltd. both showed sustained intraday strength, while Jindal Steel &amp; Power Ltd. and National Aluminium Company Ltd. remained under pressure. This mix often signals that investors inside the sector are being selective about where they are allocating capital rather than taking a uniform view on all metal names.<\/p>\n<p>That distinction is important for searchers looking for Nifty Metal performance today. A flat close does not mean a quiet sector. It means the aggregate result masked notable underlying movement.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Active_Names_to_Track\"><\/span>Most Active Names to Track<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The actively tracked names for the day included <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adanient\/adani-enterprises-ltd-share-price-today\">Adani Enterprises Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jswsteel\/jsw-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">JSW Steel Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tatasteel\/tata-steel-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Steel Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindzinc\/hindustan-zinc-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Zinc Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/vedl\/vedanta-ltd-share-price-today\">Vedanta Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindalco\/hindalco-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindalco Industries Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jindalstel\/jindal-steel-and-power-ltd-share-price-today\">Jindal Steel &amp; Power Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lloydsme\/lloyds-metals-and-energy-ltd-share-price-today\">Lloyds Metals &amp; Energy Ltd.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nmdc\/nmdc-ltd-share-price-today\">NMDC Ltd.<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jsl\/jindal-stainless-ltd-share-price-today\">Jindal Stainless Ltd.<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These names matter because they help define the day\u2019s trading character. Some were active because they supported the index, while others were active because they dragged it lower. Watching how these same stocks behave in the next session can offer clues about whether today was only a temporary balancing act or the start of a clearer directional move.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Investors_Watch_Next\"><\/span>What Should Investors Watch Next?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using only the verified session data, the most important things to watch next are straightforward. First, monitor whether market breadth improves from 7 gainers versus 9 losers to a more positive distribution. Sector rallies are more sustainable when participation broadens.<\/p>\n<p>Second, watch whether the strongest names from today, especially Welspun Corp Ltd. and Jindal Stainless Ltd., can hold or extend their gains. Persistent strength in leaders often helps lift sector sentiment. Third, observe whether the weaker names such as NMDC Ltd., Jindal Steel &amp; Power Ltd., and National Aluminium Company Ltd. stabilize. If the laggards continue falling while leaders cool off, the index could remain range-bound or drift lower.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, track how the heavyweight group behaves. Nifty Metal becomes more directionally convincing when heavyweight names align on one side. Today they were mixed. A more synchronized move in Adani Enterprises Ltd., JSW Steel Ltd., Tata Steel Ltd., Hindalco Industries Ltd., Vedanta Ltd., and Hindustan Zinc Ltd. would offer a clearer signal for the sector\u2019s next leg.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nifty Metal closed at 13,189.85, down 4.05 points or 0.03%.<\/li>\n<li>The index was nearly flat, but intraday volatility was meaningful.<\/li>\n<li>Market breadth was mildly negative, with 7 gainers and 9 losers.<\/li>\n<li>Welspun Corp Ltd. was the top performer, up 6.80%.<\/li>\n<li>NMDC Ltd. was the biggest loser, down 2.85%.<\/li>\n<li>Heavyweight stocks were mixed, which prevented a decisive sector move.<\/li>\n<li>The near-flat close reflects balance between sharp gainers and a broader set of decliners.<\/li>\n<li>Current session structure suggests a sideways market trend with a mild negative bias.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Featured_Snippet_Answers\"><\/span>Featured Snippet Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>What is Nifty Metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal is a sectoral index that tracks listed metal-related stocks on the NSE. It helps investors measure how the broader metal segment is performing through the combined movement of its constituent companies.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Nifty_Metal_moving_today\"><\/span>Why is Nifty Metal moving today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal moved mainly because constituent performance was mixed. Strong gains in Welspun Corp Ltd. and Jindal Stainless Ltd. were offset by declines in NMDC Ltd., Jindal Steel &amp; Power Ltd., and National Aluminium Company Ltd., leaving the index almost flat.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_contributed_the_most_to_strength_today\"><\/span>Which stock contributed the most to strength today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Welspun Corp Ltd. was the standout performer in Nifty Metal today, rising 6.80%. Jindal Stainless Ltd. also added strong support with a 4.54% gain.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stock_fell_the_most_today\"><\/span>Which stock fell the most today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NMDC Ltd. was the worst-performing stock in Nifty Metal today, declining 2.85%. Jindal Steel &amp; Power Ltd. was also among the major drags, down 2.76%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_stocks_advanced_today\"><\/span>How many stocks advanced today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Seven stocks advanced in Nifty Metal today, while nine declined. That gives the sector a mildly negative breadth profile for the session.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_AI_Overview_Summary\"><\/span>Google AI Overview Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Metal today ended almost unchanged at 13,189.85, down 0.03%, after swinging between 13,370.00 and 13,127.70 during the session. The sector\u2019s movement was driven by mixed constituent performance rather than a single directional trend. Welspun Corp Ltd. and Jindal Stainless Ltd. were the strongest gainers, while NMDC Ltd., Jindal Steel &amp; Power Ltd., and National Aluminium Company Ltd. were key losers. Market breadth was slightly weak, with 7 advances and 9 declines, suggesting selective buying but no broad-based sector rally. Investors may watch whether breadth improves and whether today\u2019s leading stocks can sustain momentum in the next session.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 1 September 2026 at 4:01 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=\"1_What_is_the_Nifty_Metal_index_today\"><\/span>1. What is the Nifty Metal index today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal closed at 13,189.85 today, down 4.05 points or 0.03% from the previous close.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_Nifty_Metal_up_or_down_today\"><\/span>2. Is Nifty Metal up or down today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal is down today by 0.03%, which indicates a nearly flat session with a slight negative bias.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_was_the_opening_value_of_Nifty_Metal_today\"><\/span>3. What was the opening value of Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index opened at 13,239.15, which was above its previous close of 13,193.90.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_were_the_day_high_and_day_low_for_Nifty_Metal\"><\/span>4. What were the day high and day low for Nifty Metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Metal touched an intraday high of 13,370.00 and a low of 13,127.70.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_is_Nifty_Metal_moving_today\"><\/span>5. Why is Nifty Metal moving today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index moved because gains in a few strong stocks were offset by declines across a larger number of constituents, resulting in a nearly unchanged close.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_stock_gained_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal_today\"><\/span>6. Which stock gained the most in Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Welspun Corp Ltd. was the top gainer in Nifty Metal today, rising 6.80%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_stock_fell_the_most_in_Nifty_Metal_today\"><\/span>7. Which stock fell the most in Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NMDC Ltd. was the top loser in Nifty Metal today, declining 2.85%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_many_Nifty_Metal_stocks_advanced_today\"><\/span>8. How many Nifty Metal stocks advanced today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Seven stocks advanced in the index today.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_many_Nifty_Metal_stocks_declined_today\"><\/span>9. How many Nifty Metal stocks declined today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nine stocks declined in the index today.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_the_advance-decline_ratio_of_Nifty_Metal_today\"><\/span>10. What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The advance-decline ratio is 0.78, showing that decliners outnumbered advancers.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Which_heavyweight_stocks_were_positive_in_Nifty_Metal_today\"><\/span>11. Which heavyweight stocks were positive in Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among the tracked heavyweight names, Adani Enterprises Ltd., JSW Steel Ltd., and Hindustan Zinc Ltd. ended in positive territory.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_is_the_trend_in_Nifty_Metal_today\"><\/span>12. What is the trend in Nifty Metal today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Based on the available session price action, the trend is sideways with a mild bearish undertone because the index closed almost flat but below the opening level and breadth was negative.<\/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: Performance, Stocks, Gainers & Losers\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-01T10:30:01.052Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-01T10:30:01.052Z\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-metal-today-1-september-2026-16-00\/\",\"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 the Nifty Metal index today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Metal closed at 13,189.85 today, down 4.05 points or 0.03% from the previous close.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Nifty Metal up or down today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Metal is down today by 0.03%, which indicates a nearly flat session with a slight negative bias.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What was the opening value of Nifty Metal today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The index opened at 13,239.15, which was above its previous close of 13,193.90.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What were the day high and day low for Nifty Metal?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nifty Metal touched an intraday high of 13,370.00 and a low of 13,127.70.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is Nifty Metal moving today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The index moved because gains in a few strong stocks were offset by declines across a larger number of constituents, resulting in a nearly unchanged close.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stock gained the most in Nifty Metal today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Welspun Corp Ltd. was the top gainer in Nifty Metal today, rising 6.80%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which stock fell the most in Nifty Metal today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"NMDC Ltd. was the top loser in Nifty Metal today, declining 2.85%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many Nifty Metal stocks advanced today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Seven stocks advanced in the index today.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many Nifty Metal stocks declined today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Nine stocks declined in the index today.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the advance-decline ratio of Nifty Metal today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The advance-decline ratio is 0.78, showing that decliners outnumbered advancers.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which heavyweight stocks were positive in Nifty Metal today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Among the tracked heavyweight names, Adani Enterprises Ltd., JSW Steel Ltd., and Hindustan Zinc Ltd. ended in positive territory.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the trend in Nifty Metal today?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Based on the available session price action, the trend is sideways with a mild bearish undertone because the index closed almost flat but below the opening level and breadth was negative.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nifty Metal today closed at 13,189.85, down 0.03%. 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