Metal Stocks Rally: SAIL, JSW Steel, Hind Copper Lift Nifty Metal Index Nearly 2%

The Nifty Metal index surged almost 2% on November 26, supported by positive global cues and expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in December. This boosted buying in metals and other cyclical sectors. All major NSE sectoral indices opened in the green, with Nifty Metal among the top performers.

Nifty Metal Index Performance and Recent Trend

The index touched an intraday high of 10,260.45 and is now only 5% below its all-time high of 10,837.45 (Oct 2024).

Despite a 3.4% decline in November, the index remains strong over the long term:

• 15% up in the past year
• 10% up in the last 6 months
• 10.5% up in 3 months
• 250% up in 5 years (multibagger performance)

However, after strong gains in May, June, September, and October, November turned negative, making it the worst month in 7 months.

Top Gainers: SAIL, JSW Steel, Hind Copper

All stocks in the Nifty Metal index were in the green.

• SAIL: +4.5% (₹138.30)
• JSW Steel: +3.4% (₹1,149.35)
• Hind Copper: +3%
• Ratnamani Metals: +2.5%

Other players like Tata Steel, NALCO, JSPL, NMDC, Vedanta, APL Apollo Tubes, Hindustan Zinc, and Hindalco also gained more than 1%.

Why Did the Index Fall in November?

The dip earlier this month was mainly due to:

• The government is extending exemptions on mandatory quality control rules for certain steel grades, which could lead to increased imports and pressure on local prices.
• A strong U.S. Dollar Index is making metals more expensive globally, affecting demand. During this fall, all stocks except Adani Enterprises declined, with Hindalco seeing the biggest drop.

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Conclusion

Metal stocks rallied strongly on November 26, supported by hopes of a U.S. rate cut and a positive global mood. While November saw weakness, the sector remains a solid long-term performer. Investors should track global demand, raw material costs, and policy decisions to gauge future moves in metal stocks.

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