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Nifty Metal Index Sees Sharp Decline
13 Feb
Summary
- Nifty Metal index dropped 3.31% on February 13, 2026.
- NMDC Ltd, Hindalco, and Nalco stocks saw significant drops.
- Metal sector significantly outperformed the benchmark index over the year.

On February 13, 2026, the Nifty Metal index concluded the trading day with a notable decline of 3.31%, settling at 11872.8. This downturn impacted major players within the sector, with NMDC Ltd experiencing a 6.27% drop, Hindalco Industries Ltd falling by 5.74%, and National Aluminium Company Ltd shedding 5.52% of its value.
In broader market context, the benchmark Nifty 50 index decreased by 1.30% to 25471.1, while the SENSEX also registered a loss of 1.25%, closing at 82626.76. Other related indices also faced pressure, with the Nifty Commodities index down 2.24% and the Nifty Realty index down 2.23%.
Despite the day's negative performance, the Nifty Metal index has shown resilience over longer periods. It has gained 2.00% in the last month and an impressive 42.00% over the past year, starkly contrasting with the benchmark Nifty 50's 10.59% surge during the same twelve-month timeframe.



