On August 4, 2025, the Nifty Metal Index soared nearly 3%, outperforming all sectoral indices on the NSE. This sharp rise was fueled by investor optimism around improved earnings and increased capital expenditure by major metal companies. As of 12:37 PM, the index was up 2.6%, while the broader Nifty 50 rose just 0.57%.
Leading the rally were Tata Steel, Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL), and Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), each gaining about 4%. Other metal stocks such as NMDC, JSW Steel, Jindal Stainless, Hindalco, Vedanta, and National Aluminium also rose 2–3% intraday.
Domestic steel demand in India is growing at over 8% annually, far outpacing the global growth of 1.7% forecasted by the World Steel Association. This demand is largely driven by massive infrastructure development, affordable housing, railways, highways, the automobile industry, and renewable energy projects.
According to SAIL’s recent earnings call, India’s strong capital expenditure (capex) drive is acting as a growth engine, helping the country withstand global market disruptions. Continued government spending is expected to drive job creation and support long-term economic growth.
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Recent discussions around an India-UK Free Trade Agreement are expected to open up new export opportunities. However, rising steel imports from China, Vietnam, and Japan, up 24% in 2025, remain a concern. That said, import levels in Q1FY26 have stabilised, and domestic steel prices have also held steady in recent weeks.
CRISIL forecasts India’s steel consumption will grow by 9–10% in FY26, with flat steel products seeing the highest demand. JSW Steel also noted in its FY25 annual report that if ongoing global trade tensions ease, it could further improve the global economic outlook.
Strong domestic demand, government-driven capex, and expectations of better earnings in upcoming quarters have boosted investor confidence in metal stocks. While global risks remain, India’s steel sector looks set for a robust performance in FY26.
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Published on: Aug 4, 2025, 2:06 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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