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Vedanta Power, Iron & Steel and Oil & Gas shares crash up to 8%. What’s triggering the selloff?
Vedanta shares saw profit-taking after a strong rally in newly demerged entities, with most segments falling up to 8% over 14 sessions. Vedanta Aluminium Metal outperformed and gained 2%, drawing bullish calls from brokers including Emkay and Citi, which see strong upside potential driven by global aluminium demand, cost efficiencies, and improving leverage, making it the preferred long-term pick.
Hindustan Zinc reports record Q1 mined metal output for fifth straight year
Hindustan Zinc achieved record first-quarter production, with mined metal up 1% YoY to 268,000 kt. The company signed an MoU for green energy solutions and aims for net-zero emissions. However, shares dipped 16% in June amid silver price volatility and government stake sale rumors.
India can become net aluminium exporter with competitive production, says Karan Adani
India can become a major aluminium exporter if production costs are competitive, according to Karan Adani. Despite existing capacity, the nation imports the metal, indicating strong domestic demand. Adani Group plans a massive integrated aluminium project in Odisha, committing $11.5 billion to establish a refinery, smelter, and downstream park, aiming to bridge the supply-demand gap and create over 53,000 jobs.
Hindustan Zinc reports highest-ever first-quarter mined metal production
Hindustan Zinc Ltd. on Thursday reported its highest-ever first-quarter mined metal production, with output rising 1% year-on-year to 268 kilotonnes (kt) in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven mainly by better ore grades.
Hindustan Zinc Q1 mined metal production up, refined lead output drops
Hindustan Zinc Ltd. reported a marginal one percent increase in mined metal production for the first quarter, reaching a record 2,68,000 tonne. However, refined lead production saw a two percent dip to 47,000 tonne. Overall refined metal output grew by four percent to 2,60,000 tonne, with refined zinc production climbing to 2,13,000 tonne. Wind power generation remained steady.
Vedanta Aluminium Metal gains after brokerage initiates coverage with 'Buy'
Vedanta Aluminium Metal rose 1.62% to Rs 459.25 on Thursday after a domestic brokerage initiated coverage on the stock with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of Rs 550.
Adani takes on Birla, Vedanta with $11.5 billion aluminium bet
The proposed 2 mtpa plant in Odisha would also help India reduce its reliance on imported aluminium, a light-weight metal that is increasingly used in electric vehicles
Adani Enterprises, Odisha govt sign pact for Rs 1.08 lakh crore aluminium plant with IHC
Adani Enterprises is set to invest a massive Rs 1.08 lakh crore in Odisha for a new greenfield aluminium project, in partnership with Abu Dhabi's IHC. This significant venture aims to boost India's aluminium production by nearly 50%, featuring a large-scale refinery, smelter, and downstream park. The project, supported by substantial power generation, is expected to create over 50,000 jobs, marking a major FDI in India's metal sector.
Top Gainers & losers on 1 July: Reliance Power, Delhivery, Eternal, Paytm, MCX, Dabur India among top gainers
The Indian stock market opened positively in July, led by strong buying in realty, FMCG, and auto stocks, with Nifty 50 at 24,005 and Sensex at 76,873. However, IT and metal sectors saw declines as geopolitical tensions impacted crude oil prices.
National Aluminium Company Ltd Falls 2.35%
National Aluminium Company Ltd has lost 20.05% over last one month compared to 8.25% fall in BSE Metal index and 2.98% rise in the SENSEX
Stock to buy today: Geojit recommends Honasa, MSTC, Lloyds SME; here's why
Anand James, chief market strategist at Geojit Investments decodes trading strategy in Honasa, MSTC and Lloyds Metal based on the individual chart patterns.
'Higher-for-longer' aluminium cycle to lift producer stocks
Indian aluminium giants Vedanta Aluminium and Hindalco Industries are poised for significant gains, with analysts predicting around 20% growth over the next 9-12 months. Despite recent price dips, a global supply deficit is expected to bolster metal prices. Investors are advised to capitalize on the current market correction to accumulate shares, anticipating strong performance driven by cost improvements, volume expansion, and stabilizing international operations.