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Hindustan Copper shares rally 7% as red metal prices near six-week peak
Hindustan Copper shares surged on Wednesday as global copper prices hit a six-week high amid easing Middle East tensions and hopes of renewed US-Iran talks. Strong demand outlook, supply concerns, and expectations of long-term electrification trends further boosted sentiment across industrial metals, with broader gains also seen in nickel, zinc, and tin.
Vedanta, Hindalco just got upgraded by JP Morgan: How Iran war may benefit these 2 metal stocks
JPMorgan upgraded Hindalco Industries and Vedanta to overweight, citing higher aluminium prices driven by West Asia tensions. The move boosted both stocks, with JPMorgan also raising price targets, indicating 20–22% upside and strong earnings growth ahead.
Stocks To Buy: Jefferies sees opportunity in these two metal stocks on price divergence
Shares of JSW Steel and Tata Steel have declined 9-10% since the onset of the West Asia conflict, even as domestic steel prices have risen about 6%. Jefferies believes this gap presents a buying opportunity.
Vedanta FY26 output hits record highs in Aluminium, Zinc; Hydrocarbon output slips
Vedanta Limited reported record FY26 production across aluminium, alumina and zinc, with alumina output surging 48% and mined metal at Zinc India hitting an all-time high. Power sales and copper output also posted strong growth. However, oil and gas production declined 16% year-on-year, weighing on overall performance.
Hindustan Copper reports 9% growth in FY26 metal output, ore production climbs 6%
Hindustan Copper reports FY26 MIC output up 9% and ore up 6%. Shares of Hindustan Copper Ltd ended marginally lower on Thursday, April 2, by 0.17% at ₹495.15 on the NSE.
Hindustan Zinc reports record high mined, refined metal output in Q4
Hindustan Zinc Q4 FY26 mined metal rose 2 percent YoY, refined metal up 5 percent, zinc up, lead mixed, silver flat, full year mined output up but refined metal and silver fell
Nifty Metal gains 3%; Tata Steel, JSW, LloydsME jump up to 7%: Here's why
Excluding National Aluminium, 14 of 15 index constituents rose on Friday, with Lloyds Metals & Energy, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Jindal Steel, and APL Apollo Tubes gaining over 3 per cent each
Market Trading Guide: SAIL, NTPC Green among 4 top stock recommendations for up to 8% gains on Wednesday
Nifty 50 rose sharply for a second session, driven by banking, auto and metal stocks, signalling bullish momentum. Analysts highlighted breakout patterns and recommended SAIL, MCX, NTPC Green and Aeroflex Industries.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 17: Nalco, SAIL, Eternal, Syrma SGS, BSE, TVS Motor, Tata Steel among top gainers
The Indian stock market rose for the second consecutive day on March 17, with Nifty 50 gaining 0.74% and Sensex up 0.65%. Recovery in metal and auto stocks offset losses in tech sectors amid ongoing inflation concerns affecting equities.
Metal stocks in focus: JSW Steel, Jindal Stainless, Hindalco on investors' radar today
While JSW Steel has announced plans to develop a coking coal mine in Mozambique, Jindal Stainless has flagged fuel availability constraints impacting plant operations. Meanwhile, Hindalco has clarified that its aluminium extrusions operations have not been halted following a recent news report.
Metal stocks slide up to 7% as dollar hits 4-month high; NALCO, Hindustan Copper lead fall
Metal stocks, including NALCO and Hindustan Copper fell sharply on Friday as a surging US Dollar Index and ongoing Iran–Israel/US conflict dented demand. Analysts advise caution, noting that global commodity prices and infrastructure trends will shape near-term metal sector performance.
Gravita India to buy 99% stake in Rashtriya Metal Industries for ₹559 crore
Nearly 40% of Rashtriya Metal Industries' revenue comes from exports to key international markets, including the UAE, the US, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Indonesia, Oman and Saudi Arabia.