Nifty Metal Index: Share Price, Chart, and Top Stocks
The Nifty Metal Index is a sectoral benchmark on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) that tracks India’s top 15 companies in the metals and mining sector. It captures the collective performance of leaders in steel, aluminium, copper, zinc, mining, and related domains, providing investors a focused view of the metal sector’s market dynamics.
Nifty Metal Index Share Price and Key Metrics (as on July 30, 2025)
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Share Price: 9,421
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52-Week High / Low: 10,322 / 7,690
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Price to Earnings (P/E): 18.7
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Price to Book (PB): 2.62
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Dividend Yield: 2.07%
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Market Capitalisation (aggregate): Over Rs. 17,36,640 Cr
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1-Year Return: -0.43%
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5-Year CAGR: 34.5%
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Constituents: 15 major companies.
The updated index price and interactive chart are available on this page, allowing users to analyse daily and historical performance.
Top Companies in the Nifty Metal Index (with Weightage and Market Cap)
As of July 30, 2025, the top stocks and their approximate weights are:
| Company |
Index Weight |
Market Cap (Rs. Cr) |
P/E |
Dividend Yield (%) |
| Tata Steel Ltd. |
20.4% |
2,01,300 |
60.76 |
2.21 |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. |
14.8% |
1,56,070 |
9.38 |
0.72 |
| JSW Steel Ltd. |
13.7% |
2,51,530 |
50.48 |
0.27 |
| Vedanta Ltd. |
10.8% |
1,70,962 |
12.38 |
9.96 |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. |
10.1% |
2,93,525 |
66.87 |
0.05 |
| Hindustan Zinc Ltd. |
7.1% |
1,84,013 |
18.08 |
6.65 |
| Jindal Steel & Power |
6.0% |
1,00,861 |
28.14 |
0.20 |
| Lloyds Metals |
4.6% |
79,600 |
54.88 |
0.07 |
| National Aluminium Co. |
3.8% |
34,694 |
6.58 |
4.22 |
| Jindal Stainless Ltd. |
2.9% |
55,979 |
22.33 |
0.44 |
| Steel Authority of India |
2.7% |
51,652 |
16.98 |
1.59 |
| APL Apollo Tubes |
2.3% |
43,016 |
53.73 |
0.36 |
| Hindustan Copper Ltd. |
1.8% |
24,877 |
53.10 |
0.36 |
| Welspun Corp |
1.2% |
24,098 |
14.85 |
0.53 |
| NMDC Ltd. |
1.1% |
63,160 |
9.70 |
3.37 |
Weightages and market capitalisation are based on free-float market cap and may fluctuate with index rebalancing.
Sector Composition
Recent Performance & News (2025 Highlights)
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1-Year Return (as of July 2025): -0.43%.
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The index experienced strong rallies in early July 2025 led by steel and aluminium stocks amid renewed government infrastructure push.
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Top recent gainers: APL Apollo Tubes, Welspun Corp.
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Top recent losers: NALCO, Hindustan Zinc.
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Dividend activity: Major index companies including Hindalco, Vedanta, and Hindustan Zinc have declared dividends in June–August 2025.
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The Nifty Metal Index is more volatile than the broader market (volatility 1.82x that of Nifty 50).
Why Track the Nifty Metal Index?
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Thematic Exposure: Invest in and monitor India’s entire metals and mining sector in one place.
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Top Constituents: Provides access to industry leaders across steel, aluminium, zinc, copper, and diversified mining.
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Benchmarking: Used by ETFs, mutual funds, and analysts as the market’s reference for the metal sector.
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Trading & Investing: Attractive for those seeking cyclical exposure or looking to capitalise on commodity-driven growth trends.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Nifty Metal Index
Q1: What is the Nifty Metal Index share price today?
The Nifty Metal Index share price is 9,421 as of July 30, 2025.
Q2: How many stocks are included in the Nifty Metal Index?
There are 15 stocks in the index, covering India’s top listed metal and mining companies.
Q3: How often is the Nifty Metal Index rebalanced?
It is rebalanced semi-annually, at the end of January and July every year.
Q4: Which company has the highest weight in the Nifty Metal Index?
Tata Steel Ltd. currently has the highest weight, followed by Hindalco Industries and JSW Steel.
Q5: Where can I find the live price chart and stock list?
The real-time index price, historical chart, and detailed constituent breakdown are available and updated daily on this page.
Q6: Can I invest directly in the Nifty Metal Index?
Direct investment isn't possible, but index funds and ETFs (e.g., ICICI Prudential Nifty Metal ETF) allow for passive exposure.
For a complete list of Nifty Metal Index stocks, sector analytics, top daily movers, and in-depth performance analysis, refer to the updated data and tables on this page.