Nifty Metal Index Today: Share Price, Returns, and Sector News
The Nifty Metal Index, a key sectoral benchmark tracking the performance of metal and mining companies in India, is a focal point for investors monitoring the commodities market. This article provides a snapshot of the Nifty Metal share price, its historical returns, and recent news impacting the sector.
Today's Nifty Metal Price
As of the market close on 4th June 2025, the Nifty Metal Index stood at Rs. 9,177.40, marking a gain of 0.60% for the day.
For the most current, regularly updated Nifty Metal share price, please refer to the Nifty Metal index live ticker section located above on this page. That section provides a real-time share price summary, including the top gainer and loser stocks daily.
Nifty Metal Historical Returns
The historical performance of the Nifty Metal Index as of early June 2025 showcases a strong recent recovery, though the longer-term picture remains mixed.
- 1 Week: -1.86%
- 1 Month: +7.09%
- 3 Months: +9.69%
- 6 Months: -1.34%
- 1 Year: -9.22%
The Nifty Metal index today reflects a continuation of strong momentum over the past one to three months. This robust performance suggests renewed investor confidence after a period of consolidation. However, the negative returns over the six-month and one-year periods highlight the cyclical nature of the metals sector, which is heavily influenced by global commodity prices and economic cycles. This performance is a key aspect of the broader India stock market index performance.
Nifty Metal News and Updates
The metals and mining sector was in the green on Wednesday, 4th June 2025, outperforming many other sectors. The positive momentum was driven by several factors, including a weaker US dollar which generally supports commodity prices, and specific stock movements.
A key factor affecting the Nifty Metal Index was the strong performance of several of its constituents. Stocks like APL Apollo Tubes, Lloyds Metals, and Hindustan Copper were among the top gainers, contributing significantly to the index's rise. Investors can find the complete Nifty Metal stocks list, which includes heavyweights like Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and Hindalco, on the NSE website.
In corporate news, Vedanta, a major company in the index, announced plans to raise up to Rs. 5,000 crore, a development watched closely by the market. Broader market sentiment is currently cautious as investors await the outcome of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy meeting on Friday, which will provide cues on the direction of interest rates and economic growth.