Nifty Metal Today: Index Falls 0.91% in Early Trade

Updated: 25 Aug 2026 • 10:04 am

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Nifty Metal Today: Index Falls 0.91% in Early Trade

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty Metal was down 0.91% in the opening session on 25 August 2026, trading at 13,259.55, down 121.90 points from its previous close of 13,381.45.
The index opened at 13,345.70, touched a high of 13,358.55 and slipped to a low of 13,249.40 by 10:00:00 AM IST.
Breadth was weak: 14 of 16 displayed stocks declined, while only two advanced. Hindustan Copper Ltd. and Hindustan Zinc Ltd. were among the sharpest losers.
Steel Authority Of India Ltd. and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd. remained positive. Traders can watch whether the index stays near its early-session low and whether participation broadens.

Nifty metal today reflects broad early-session pressure across the sector, with the index emerging as the top losing sector index among the configured sector indices tracked in this update.

Nifty Metal today: early-session pressure in focus

Nifty Metal opened at 13,345.70 and was trading at 13,259.55 at 10:00:00 AM IST, a decline of 121.90 points or 0.91% from the previous close of 13,381.45. The move placed the sector index below its opening level and close to its intraday low of 13,249.40.

The early reading showed that selling was not confined to a single stock. Fourteen of the 16 displayed names were in the red, giving the index decline a broad base. The two gainers, Steel Authority Of India Ltd. and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd., provided a contrasting pocket of strength but did not offset the wider weakness.

The opening-bell position is an intraday snapshot rather than a final session outcome. The index had traded in a 109.15-point range between its day high and day low, with the latest level only 10.15 points above the day’s low.

Price snapshot

Metric	Value
Last traded price	13,259.55
Previous close	13,381.45
Change	-121.90 points (-0.91%)
Day high	13,358.55
Day low	13,249.40

The index began 35.75 points below the previous close. Its day high of 13,358.55 remained below that previous close, while the subsequent move to 13,249.40 widened the gap. At the reported level, Nifty Metal was 99.00 points below its opening price and 99.00 points below its intraday high.

Sector ranking

Nifty Metal was the top losing sector index among the configured sector indices in this early-session comparison, with a 0.91% fall. It declined more than Nifty IT, down 0.70%, Nifty Auto, down 0.50%, Nifty FMCG, down 0.37%, Nifty Financial Services, down 0.19%, Nifty Pharma, down 0.10%, Nifty Mid Select, down 0.09%, and Nifty Bank, down 0.06%.

This ranking describes the relative morning move across the configured indices. It highlights that the metal index was experiencing the deepest percentage decline in that set at the time of the update, without indicating how the rest of the trading session may develop.

Constituent breadth

The breadth picture was firmly tilted towards declines. Of 16 displayed Nifty Metal stocks, 14 were lower and two were higher, with no unchanged stocks. That translates to an advance-decline ratio of 0.14, meaning there was one advancing stock for every seven declining stocks.

Hindustan Copper Ltd. fell 6.37%, Hindustan Zinc Ltd. lost 2.06%, National Aluminium Company Ltd. declined 1.64%, and Hindalco Industries Ltd. was down 1.10%. The distribution supports the index’s negative early-session reading because weakness was visible across multiple displayed names rather than being limited to a narrow set.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The supplied heavyweight set also leaned negative. Adani Enterprises Ltd. was down 0.99% at Rs. 2,969.00, JSW Steel Ltd. declined 0.83% to Rs. 1,316.00, Tata Steel Ltd. was lower by 0.81% at Rs. 184.80, Hindustan Zinc Ltd. fell 2.06%, and Vedanta Ltd. was down 0.94%.

The supplied most-active stock list contained the same five names: Adani Enterprises Ltd., JSW Steel Ltd., Tata Steel Ltd., Hindustan Zinc Ltd. and Vedanta Ltd. Their negative moves aligned with the broader breadth reading. This overlap keeps attention on whether these widely followed sector stocks continue to trade below their previous closes as the session progresses.

Key Nifty Metal stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
Hindustan Copper Ltd.	Rs. 537.55, -6.37%	It was the largest percentage decliner among the displayed sector stocks.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd.	Rs. 591.55, -2.06%	Its decline was among the sharpest in the displayed heavyweight set.
Steel Authority Of India Ltd.	Rs. 182.69, +1.69%	It was the strongest percentage gainer in the sector.
Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd.	Rs. 2,728.30, +1.16%	It was one of only two displayed stocks trading higher.
Hindalco Industries Ltd.	Rs. 1,046.90, -1.10%	It extended the weakness among prominent metal names.

Biggest positive movers

Steel Authority Of India Ltd. led the gainers, rising Rs. 3.04 or 1.69% to Rs. 182.69 from Rs. 179.65. The stock traded between Rs. 180.30 and Rs. 185.45 during the early session. Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd. gained Rs. 31.30 or 1.16% to Rs. 2,728.30, after trading in a range of Rs. 2,692.50 to Rs. 2,843.90.

These gains show that there were selective positive moves within the index. However, with only two advancing displayed stocks against 14 decliners, the positive participation remained narrow at the time of this update.

Biggest negative movers

Hindustan Copper Ltd. was the biggest negative mover, down Rs. 36.60 or 6.37% to Rs. 537.55. It opened at Rs. 542.00, reached Rs. 551.85 and recorded a low of Rs. 532.50. Hindustan Zinc Ltd. followed with a Rs. 12.45 decline, or 2.06%, to Rs. 591.55.

National Aluminium Company Ltd. slipped 1.64% to Rs. 396.70, while Hindalco Industries Ltd. fell 1.10% to Rs. 1,046.90. Adani Enterprises Ltd. was lower by 0.99% at Rs. 2,969.00. These moves formed the leading negative side of the sector’s opening-bell scorecard.

Stocks to watch next session

Hindustan Copper Ltd.: Watch whether it remains near or moves away from its early-session range of Rs. 532.50 to Rs. 551.85.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd.: Its move of 2.06% lower made it one of the key declining sector names.
Steel Authority Of India Ltd.: The top gainer’s ability to retain its positive position will be notable.
Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd.: Its 1.16% gain stood apart from the wider sector weakness.
JSW Steel Ltd.: The stock was down 0.83% and traded near the lower part of its Rs. 1,314.40 to Rs. 1,326.30 range.
Tata Steel Ltd.: Its 0.81% decline kept it aligned with the broader index move.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence is limited but visible in the two advancing stocks. Steel Authority Of India Ltd. gained 1.69% and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd. advanced 1.16%, showing that positive stock-specific price action was present within the sector. Nifty Metal was also trading 10.15 points above its intraday low at the reported time, rather than exactly at that low.

For a more balanced intraday picture, market participants can track whether the count of advancing stocks expands beyond two and whether the index can move away from the lower end of its opening range. These are observations to monitor, not forecasts.

The cautious case

The cautious case rests on the index’s 0.91% decline, its position below both the previous close and opening level, and the 14-to-2 decliner-to-advancer split. The top losing position among the configured sector indices reinforces the scale of relative weakness in the early session.

Hindustan Copper Ltd.’s 6.37% fall and Hindustan Zinc Ltd.’s 2.06% decline were particularly notable, while several heavyweight names were also lower. Continued broad declines would keep the early-session pressure visible in the sector reading.

Univest Insights

Nifty metal today presents a clear early-session divergence: the index was the weakest configured sector index, while only two displayed constituents held positive ground. The combination of a lower opening, an intraday move towards the low and negative breadth defines the immediate market picture.

The index’s 109.15-point trading range is important context. With the latest reading at 13,259.55, close to the day low of 13,249.40, the next movements within that range can help frame how the early weakness evolves. The day high of 13,358.55 and previous close of 13,381.45 remain reference points from the available price snapshot.

At the stock level, the contrast between sharp declines in Hindustan Copper Ltd., Hindustan Zinc Ltd. and National Aluminium Company Ltd. and gains in Steel Authority Of India Ltd. and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd. illustrates the uneven composition beneath the index. Readers can follow the sector through the Nifty Metal screener and the broader Univest Market View.

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Published on 25 August 2026 at 10:03 AM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Nifty Metal today?

Nifty Metal was trading at 13,259.55 at 10:00:00 AM IST on 25 August 2026, down 121.90 points or 0.91% from the previous close of 13,381.45.

Why is Nifty Metal the top losing sector index today?

It was down 0.91%, the largest percentage decline among the configured sector indices in this early-session update.

What were Nifty Metal’s day high and day low?

The index recorded a day high of 13,358.55 and a day low of 13,249.40.

How was Nifty Metal breadth today?

Among 16 displayed stocks, two advanced, 14 declined and none were unchanged.

Which stocks gained in Nifty Metal today?

Steel Authority Of India Ltd. rose 1.69%, while Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd. gained 1.16% in the early session.

Which stocks were the biggest Nifty Metal losers today?

Hindustan Copper Ltd. fell 6.37%, Hindustan Zinc Ltd. declined 2.06%, and National Aluminium Company Ltd. was down 1.64%.

Disclaimer

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.