Nifty Metal Today: Index Gains 0.91% to End as Top Sector Gainer

Updated: 4 Aug 2026 • 6:22 pm

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Nifty Metal Today: Index Gains 0.91% to End as Top Sector Gainer

Nifty Metal finished 4 August 2026 as the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices, rising 117.75 points, or 0.91%, to 13,032.30. The closing-bell picture for nifty metal today was constructive: the index ended close to its intraday high and 12 of 16 tracked stocks advanced.

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty Metal closed at 13,032.30, up 117.75 points or 0.91% from the previous close of 12,914.55.
The index moved between 12,865.20 and 13,041.15 during the session, ending just 8.85 points below the day’s high.
Breadth favoured gainers, with 12 advancers and 4 decliners among 16 display-safe stocks, producing an advance-decline ratio of 3:1.
SAIL, Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco Industries and National Aluminium were prominent gainers, while APL Apollo Tubes, Adani Enterprises and Hindustan Copper ended lower. Next-session attention can remain on whether the index holds near its closing level.

Nifty Metal today: a firm end-of-session wrap

The nifty metal today performance stood out in the sectoral pack on Tuesday. The index began at 12,914.20, almost in line with its previous close of 12,914.55, before trading across a 175.95-point intraday range. It first slipped to 12,865.20 and later climbed to 13,041.15. The closing level of 13,032.30 showed that most of the recovery was retained into the end of the session.

In point terms, the index added 117.75 points over the previous close. In percentage terms, the 0.91% rise made Nifty Metal the leading gainer among the configured sector indices. This was an index-level move supported by a positive balance of constituent performance rather than a uniformly higher close across every stock.

The close near the day’s high is an observation of the session’s price placement. It indicates that the index was trading toward the upper end of its own intraday range at the close, while the day’s low also shows that there was movement on both sides before the final level was established.

Price snapshot

Metric	Level	Session reading
Previous close	12,914.55	Base for the day’s change
Open	12,914.20	Opened broadly flat to the previous close
Day low	12,865.20	Lowest index level during the session
Day high	13,041.15	Highest index level during the session
Close/LTP	13,032.30	Up 117.75 points, or 0.91%

The 13,032.30 closing level was 167.10 points above the day’s low and 8.85 points below the day’s high. Relative to the open, the index gained 118.10 points. These figures describe a session that moved from an early dip to a stronger finish, without assigning a cause to the movement.

Sector ranking

Nifty Metal ranked first among the configured sector indices on 4 August. Its 0.91% gain was the highest positive percentage move in that set. The distinction matters because sector ranking compares the day’s price change across the selected indices; it does not imply that every metal stock closed higher.

For context, the sector’s positive finish came while the rank was determined solely by the recorded index changes for the configured list. Nifty Metal’s gain of 117.75 points and closing level of 13,032.30 therefore placed it at the top of that ranking for this closing-bell update.

Constituent breadth

Participation within the index was favourable. Of the 16 display-safe Nifty Metal stocks, 12 advanced and four declined, with no unchanged stocks. The 3:1 advance-decline ratio points to a broad positive skew in the day’s stock-level moves.

That breadth aligns with the index’s 0.91% rise, though individual gains varied substantially. SAIL rose 5.18%, Hindustan Zinc gained 2.91%, Hindalco Industries added 2.52%, and National Aluminium advanced 2.17%. At the other end, APL Apollo Tubes declined 1.11%, while Adani Enterprises and Hindustan Copper were also lower.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The heavyweight stock set offered a mixed but net constructive picture. JSW Steel closed 0.60% higher at 1,300, Hindustan Zinc rose 2.91% to 562.90, and Vedanta gained 0.65% to 269. Tata Steel was nearly unchanged, down 0.03% to 190.95, while Adani Enterprises declined 0.59% to 3,050.

The named most-active stock set contained the same key group, keeping attention on their closing moves. JSW Steel ended at its session high of 1,300, while Hindustan Zinc closed at 562.90 against a day high of 564. These are intraday observations that add context to the broader sector finish.

Key Nifty Metal stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
SAIL	+5.18% to 173.55	Largest percentage gainer among the named leading movers.
Hindustan Zinc	+2.91% to 562.90	Strong gain within the named heavyweight group.
Hindalco Industries	+2.52% to 1,020	Closed at its day high after a positive session.
APL Apollo Tubes	-1.11% to 1,920	Largest percentage decliner among the named laggards.

Biggest positive movers

SAIL led the gainers with a 5.18% rise to 173.55, compared with 165 previously. Hindustan Zinc followed with a 2.91% gain to 562.90. Hindalco Industries added 2.52% to 1,020, and National Aluminium rose 2.17% to 377. Jindal Steel & Power completed the leading group, advancing 1.71% to 1,124.

Hindalco Industries and Jindal Steel & Power both closed at their respective day highs of 1,020 and 1,124. SAIL’s 173.55 close was below its day high of 174.15, while Hindustan Zinc ended below its 564 high. These closing positions illustrate where these shares finished within their individual daily ranges.

Biggest negative movers

APL Apollo Tubes was the largest named decliner, falling 1.11% to 1,920 from 1,941.50. Adani Enterprises declined 0.59% to 3,050, while Hindustan Copper slipped 0.55% to 492.35. Tata Steel edged lower by 0.03% to 190.95.

The presence of four decliners alongside 12 gainers is an important part of the closing-bell read. It shows that the sector’s advance was broad but not universal. APL Apollo Tubes closed at 1,920 after trading between 1,913 and 1,973.60, while Adani Enterprises moved between 3,020.90 and 3,091.50 before its lower close.

Stocks to watch next session

SAIL: after a 5.18% rise, it closed at 173.55 versus a day high of 174.15.
Hindustan Zinc: it gained 2.91% to 562.90 and traded as high as 564.
Hindalco Industries: the stock advanced 2.52% and ended at its day high of 1,020.
National Aluminium: it rose 2.17% to 377 after a 367.15-382.45 session range.
JSW Steel: it gained 0.60% to 1,300, which was also its day high.
APL Apollo Tubes: it declined 1.11% to 1,920 after testing a day low of 1,913.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence from the session is clear in the recorded prices: Nifty Metal gained 0.91%, closed close to its intraday high, and had 12 advancing stocks against four declining stocks. The top gainers included several sizeable moves, notably SAIL, Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco Industries and National Aluminium.

Positive moves were also visible across more than one part of the sector stock list. Along with the leading gainers, Welspun Corp gained 1.24%, Vedanta added 0.65%, JSW Steel rose 0.60%, Jindal Stainless gained 0.54%, and NMDC added 0.48%. This distribution is consistent with the favourable breadth reading.

The cautious case

The index’s strength should be read alongside the mixed stock-level result. Four stocks ended lower, including APL Apollo Tubes, Adani Enterprises, Hindustan Copper and Tata Steel. The direction of these shares shows that the positive sector close did not translate into gains across every named constituent.

The index also traded below its previous close during the session before recovering. Its low of 12,865.20 was 49.35 points below the previous close, demonstrating intraday variation before the eventual positive close. For the next session, the follow-through in the index and the balance between advancing and declining stocks will remain central observations.

Univest Insights

Nifty Metal’s top-sector ranking on 4 August was built on a 0.91% gain to 13,032.30 and a close near the day’s high of 13,041.15. The index recovered from its intraday low of 12,865.20 and finished above both its previous close and opening level.

The breadth measure strengthened the end-of-session reading. Twelve advancing stocks against four declining stocks created a 3:1 advance-decline ratio. SAIL’s 5.18% gain, combined with gains in Hindustan Zinc and Hindalco Industries, supplied notable positive stock-level context.

At the same time, the sector retained a mixed internal profile. APL Apollo Tubes was down 1.11%, Adani Enterprises fell 0.59%, and Hindustan Copper lost 0.55%. Monitoring whether the next session sustains the positive breadth will be as relevant as watching the index level itself.

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Published on 4 August 2026 at 5:40 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was the Nifty Metal closing level on 4 August 2026?

Nifty Metal closed at 13,032.30, up 117.75 points or 0.91% from its previous close of 12,914.55.

Why was Nifty Metal the top gaining sector index?

Its 0.91% rise was the highest positive percentage move among the configured sector indices for the session.

What were the day high and day low for Nifty Metal?

The index recorded a day high of 13,041.15 and a day low of 12,865.20.

How was the breadth in Nifty Metal today?

Of 16 display-safe stocks, 12 advanced and four declined, with no unchanged stocks.

Which stocks were the biggest gainers in Nifty Metal?

SAIL gained 5.18%, Hindustan Zinc rose 2.91%, Hindalco Industries added 2.52%, and National Aluminium advanced 2.17%.

Which Nifty Metal stocks declined the most?

APL Apollo Tubes fell 1.11%, followed by Adani Enterprises at 0.59%, Hindustan Copper at 0.55%, and Tata Steel at 0.03%.

Prices and breadth in this closing-bell update were recorded at 4 August 2026 at 5:39:58 PM IST.

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.