Nifty Metal Today Rises 1.07% to 13,317.45: Closing Bell

Updated: 4 Sept 2026 • 4:16 pm

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Nifty Metal Today Rises 1.07% to 13,317.45: Closing Bell

Quick sector takeaways

Nifty Metal ended 141.40 points, or 1.07%, higher at 13,317.45 on 4 September 2026, compared with the previous close of 13,176.05.
The index traded between 13,144.65 and 13,382.30 during the session, finishing 64.85 points below its day high.
Breadth was positive: 12 of 16 displayed stocks advanced, while four declined and none were unchanged.
APL Apollo Tubes, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes led the gainers. The next-session focus remains on whether the broad participation seen in nifty metal today holds.

Nifty Metal today: end-of-session wrap

Nifty Metal today closed with a firm gain, rising 1.07% to 13,317.45. The index added 141.40 points from its previous close of 13,176.05, making it the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices in this session.

The session began at 13,198.85, already above the previous close, and the index subsequently moved to an intraday high of 13,382.30. It also touched a low of 13,144.65 before settling at 13,317.45. The closing level was above both the opening level and the previous close, while remaining below the day’s peak. This places the day’s advance in a clear end-of-session context without assigning a cause to the move.

The sector’s closing strength was accompanied by positive participation across its displayed stock basket. Several notable names closed higher, including APL Apollo Tubes, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Ratnamani Metals & Tubes, Jindal Steel & Power and JSW Steel. At the same time, declines in Welspun Corp, Lloyds Metals & Energy, Steel Authority of India and Jindal Stainless showed that the session was positive but not uniform.

Price snapshot

Metric	Level
Previous close	13,176.05
Open	13,198.85
Day low	13,144.65
Day high	13,382.30
Close / LTP	13,317.45
Day change	+141.40 (+1.07%)

The index covered a 237.65-point intraday range between its low and high. Its close was 118.60 points above the day low and 64.85 points below the day high. The opening value of 13,198.85 was 22.80 points above the prior close, and the final reading was 118.60 points above the open. These figures describe a session in which the index retained a meaningful part of its intraday rise into the close.

Sector ranking

Nifty Metal ranked first among the configured sector indices by daily percentage gain on 4 September. Its 1.07% rise was ahead of Nifty Financial Services, which gained 0.49%, while several other tracked indices finished lower. This ranking is based on the day’s actual sector-index moves and highlights metal as the strongest segment within the configured set at the Closing Bell.

Sector rankings are a useful way to place an index move in context. Here, the 1.07% advance was not simply a standalone increase in Nifty Metal; it was also the largest positive percentage move across the configured sector indices. The result gives the metal basket a clear relative lead for the day.

Constituent breadth

Positive breadth supported the index advance. Of the 16 displayed Nifty Metal stocks, 12 advanced and four declined, producing an advance-decline ratio of 3:1. There were no unchanged stocks. This distribution indicates that the session’s positive outcome extended beyond a single advancing name.

The breadth reading is especially relevant alongside the index close. A higher close with 12 gainers provides a broader picture of participation, while the four decliners underline the stock-specific variation within the basket. Investors tracking the sector can compare this balance in subsequent sessions to assess whether participation remains similarly broad.

Heavyweights versus broader participation

The supplied heavyweight list was positive across the board. Adani Enterprises rose 1.28% to ₹2,938, while JSW Steel gained 1.30% to ₹1,325. Tata Steel advanced 2.49% to ₹188.79, Hindustan Zinc added 2.22% to ₹601, and Vedanta rose 0.59% to ₹272.10.

The supplied most-active stock list included Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta. All five closed higher, aligning this group with the index’s positive finish. Beyond these names, gains in APL Apollo Tubes, Ratnamani Metals & Tubes and Jindal Steel & Power added to the broader positive participation.

Key Nifty Metal stocks

Stock	Move	Why it matters
APL Apollo Tubes Ltd.	₹2,250, +4.20%	It was the largest percentage gainer among the supplied sector gainers.
Tata Steel Ltd.	₹188.79, +2.49%	It featured among both the supplied heavyweight and most-active lists.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd.	₹601, +2.22%	It closed close to its intraday high of ₹603.
Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd.	₹2,727, +2.15%	It was among the leading positive movers in the basket.
Welspun Corp Ltd.	₹2,590.60, -1.93%	It was the largest percentage decliner among the supplied sector losers.

Biggest positive movers

APL Apollo Tubes led the sector’s supplied gainers, rising 4.20% or ₹90.60 to ₹2,250. Its day range was ₹2,150.40 to ₹2,281, placing the close ₹31 below the session high. Tata Steel followed with a 2.49% gain, closing at ₹188.79 after trading between ₹182.84 and ₹189.90.

Hindustan Zinc gained 2.22% to ₹601, having touched ₹603 during the day. Ratnamani Metals & Tubes added 2.15% to ₹2,727, with a day high of ₹2,748. Jindal Steel & Power rose 1.75% to ₹1,165 after trading in a ₹1,138.70 to ₹1,170.90 range. Together, these moves formed the leading positive end of the displayed basket.

Biggest negative movers

Welspun Corp was the largest supplied decliner, falling 1.93% or ₹51 to ₹2,590.60. Lloyds Metals & Energy declined 1.39% to ₹1,823. Steel Authority of India slipped 0.10% to ₹196.80, while Jindal Stainless edged down 0.07% to ₹737.85.

These declines coexisted with the sector’s strong overall finish. Their presence is a reminder that a positive index close can contain sharply different individual-stock outcomes. Monitoring both leaders and laggards provides a more complete reading than the headline index change alone.

Stocks to watch next session

APL Apollo Tubes: after a 4.20% rise to ₹2,250, against a day high of ₹2,281.
Tata Steel: after a 2.49% gain to ₹188.79, near its day high of ₹189.90.
Hindustan Zinc: after closing at ₹601, close to its session high of ₹603.
JSW Steel: after a 1.30% advance to ₹1,325, following a high of ₹1,331.70.
Welspun Corp: after a 1.93% decline to ₹2,590.60, following a day range of ₹2,566 to ₹2,662.
Lloyds Metals & Energy: after a 1.39% fall to ₹1,823, close to its day low of ₹1,820.10.

The constructive case

The constructive evidence in nifty metal today is straightforward. The index gained 1.07%, closed above its previous close and opening level, and finished with 12 advances against four declines. The heavyweight names supplied for the sector were all higher, while several of the largest percentage gainers posted advances above 2%.

APL Apollo Tubes’ 4.20% increase, Tata Steel’s 2.49% rise, Hindustan Zinc’s 2.22% gain and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes’ 2.15% advance provided clear positive datapoints. The index’s close of 13,317.45, positioned well above the intraday low of 13,144.65, adds further context to the favourable closing tone.

The cautious case

The index ended below its intraday high of 13,382.30, despite closing higher for the day. Four displayed stocks also declined, led by Welspun Corp and Lloyds Metals & Energy. This mixed stock-level performance means the positive index result should be read alongside the individual divergences within the basket.

For the next session, attention can remain on whether the number of advancers stays elevated and whether the leading gainers and weaker names continue to move in the same direction. These are observations from the day’s closing data, not forecasts or trading recommendations.

Univest Insights

Nifty Metal delivered the strongest percentage gain among the configured sector indices at the Closing Bell. The 141.40-point advance to 13,317.45 was supported by a 3:1 advance-decline ratio across displayed stocks, giving the session a broad positive character.

The supplied heavyweight and most-active lists were entirely positive, with Tata Steel and Hindustan Zinc recording gains above 2%, while Adani Enterprises and JSW Steel each rose by more than 1%. APL Apollo Tubes stood out as the leading percentage gainer, adding a further layer to the sector’s positive stock-level picture.

At the same time, the 64.85-point distance between the close and the intraday high, along with losses in Welspun Corp and Lloyds Metals & Energy, keeps the close from being a uniformly positive reading across every name. The session is best understood as a broad advance with identifiable pockets of weakness.

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Published on 4 September 2026 at 4:15 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What was Nifty Metal today?

Nifty Metal closed at 13,317.45 on 4 September 2026, up 141.40 points or 1.07% from 13,176.05.

Why was Nifty Metal the top gaining sector index?

Its 1.07% rise was the highest positive percentage move among the configured sector indices for the session.

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

The index recorded a day high of 13,382.30 and a day low of 13,144.65.

How was the breadth in Nifty Metal stocks?

Of 16 displayed stocks, 12 advanced, four declined and none were unchanged.

Which stocks were the biggest gainers in Nifty Metal?

APL Apollo Tubes rose 4.20%, Tata Steel gained 2.49%, Hindustan Zinc added 2.22%, and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes advanced 2.15%.

Which stocks declined in the Nifty Metal basket?

Welspun Corp fell 1.93%, Lloyds Metals & Energy declined 1.39%, Steel Authority of India slipped 0.10%, and Jindal Stainless edged down 0.07%.

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.