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Investors remained focused on crude oil price movements, developments in the primary market and upcoming initial public offerings (IPOs). A series of domestic and global economic data releases scheduled for the week are also expected to influence market expectations surrounding monetary policy decisions by central banks.
Metal shares declined sharply after advancing in the previous trading session.
At 14:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex tanked 1060.01 points or 1.43% to 72,829.54. The Nifty 50 index dropped 340.85 points or 1.47% to 22,799.65.
In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap 100 index declined 1.52%. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index fell 1.75%.
The market breadth was weak. On the NSE, 769 shares rose and 2,759 shares fell. A total of 87 shares were unchanged.
Buzzing Index:
The Nifty Metal index declined 1.75% to 12,858.50. The index rose 0.35% in the past trading session.
Welspun Corp (down 3.86%), National Aluminium Company (down 3.19%), Adani Enterprises (down 2.97%), Hindustan Copper (down 2.92%), Hindustan Zinc (down 2.74%), NMDC (down 2.12%), Jindal Steel (down 2.11%), Vedanta (down 1.97%), Hindalco Industries (down 1.65%) and JSW Steel (down 1.39%) declined.
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The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper rose 0.73% to 7.172 compared with the previous session close of 7.120.
In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 95.9675 compared with its close of 95.7500 during the previous trading session.
MCX Gold futures for 5 October 2026 settlement fell 2.64% to Rs 1,46,901.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was up 0.09% to 100.06.
The United States 10-year bond yield rose 0.85% to 5.231.
In the commodities market, Brent crude for November 2026 settlement added $2.57 or 2.64% to $100.01 a barrel as uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to influence supply concerns.
National Aluminium Company Ltd lost 4.07% today to trade at Rs 356.3. The BSE Metal index is down 2.76% to quote at 41045.06. The index is down 2.55 % over last one month. Among the other constituents of the index, Hindalco Industries Ltd decreased 4.06% and Hindustan Zinc Ltd lost 3.67% on the day. The BSE Metal index went up 26.2 % over last one year compared to the 8.88% fall in benchmark SENSEX.
National Aluminium Company Ltd has lost 14.86% over last one month compared to 2.55% fall in BSE Metal index and 4.69% drop in the SENSEX. On the BSE, 19614 shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 4.13 lakh shares in the past one month. The stock hit a record high of Rs 445.1 on 27 Apr 2026. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 198.8 on 26 Sep 2025.
National Aluminium Company Ltd gained 1.01% today to trade at Rs 374.85. The BSE Metal index is up 0.27% to quote at 41821.56. The index is down 0.89 % over last one month. Among the other constituents of the index, Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd increased 0.92% and Adani Enterprises Ltd added 0.87% on the day. The BSE Metal index went up 29.37 % over last one year compared to the 7.26% fall in benchmark SENSEX.
National Aluminium Company Ltd has lost 2.24% over last one month compared to 0.89% fall in BSE Metal index and 4.23% drop in the SENSEX. On the BSE, 5057 shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 3.8 lakh shares in the past one month. The stock hit a record high of Rs 445.1 on 27 Apr 2026. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 198.8 on 26 Sep 2025.
Under the agreement, EGA will provide NALCO with the technology license, know-how, designs and technical information required for implementation of the DX+ Ultra technology, along with technical support during the various stages of project implementation.
The DX+ Ultra technology is a high-amperage and efficient aluminium smelting technology, designed to support higher productivity and improved energy performance. Adoption of this technology is expected to enable NALCO to develop an efficient and competitive smelter with optimised capital and operating costs.
The proposed brownfield expansion will add approximately 0.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of aluminium production capacity at Anugola. Together with NALCO's existing capacity, the expansion will enable the Company to move towards an overall aluminium production capacity of about 1 million tonnes per annum.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd fell 4.2% today to trade at Rs 595.6. The BSE Metal index is down 1.52% to quote at 42316.21. The index is up 3.37 % over last one month. Among the other constituents of the index, National Aluminium Company Ltd decreased 2.31% and Hindalco Industries Ltd lost 2.24% on the day. The BSE Metal index went up 39.25 % over last one year compared to the 3.36% fall in benchmark SENSEX.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd has added 10.43% over last one month compared to 3.37% gain in BSE Metal index and 1.23% drop in the SENSEX. On the BSE, 51864 shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 4.39 lakh shares in the past one month. The stock hit a record high of Rs 732.6 on 28 Jan 2026. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 418 on 29 Aug 2025.
Hindalco Industries Ltd gained 1.86% today to trade at Rs 1056.5. The BSE Metal index is up 0.8% to quote at 42128.43. The index is up 5.62 % over last one month. Among the other constituents of the index, National Aluminium Company Ltd increased 1.76% and Steel Authority of India Ltd added 1.75% on the day. The BSE Metal index went up 34.88 % over last one year compared to the 4.52% fall in benchmark SENSEX.
Hindalco Industries Ltd has added 12.07% over last one month compared to 5.62% gain in BSE Metal index and 2.06% rise in the SENSEX. On the BSE, 7841 shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 2.99 lakh shares in the past one month. The stock hit a record high of Rs 1179.35 on 29 May 2026. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 696.85 on 29 Aug 2025.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd gained 2.44% today to trade at Rs 587. The BSE Metal index is up 0.38% to quote at 41858.08. The index is up 3.42 % over last one month. Among the other constituents of the index, National Aluminium Company Ltd increased 0.69% and Steel Authority of India Ltd added 0.63% on the day. The BSE Metal index went up 32.31 % over last one year compared to the 5.24% fall in benchmark SENSEX.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd has added 9.62% over last one month compared to 3.42% gain in BSE Metal index and 1.23% rise in the SENSEX. On the BSE, 38164 shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 2.87 lakh shares in the past one month. The stock hit a record high of Rs 732.6 on 28 Jan 2026. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 418 on 29 Aug 2025.
National Aluminium Company Ltd fell 1.68% today to trade at Rs 381.5. The BSE Metal index is down 0.88% to quote at 41413.3. The index is up 2.42 % over last one month. Among the other constituents of the index, Hindalco Industries Ltd decreased 1.48% and JSW Steel Ltd lost 1.3% on the day. The BSE Metal index went up 31.45 % over last one year compared to the 5.42% fall in benchmark SENSEX.
National Aluminium Company Ltd has added 11.24% over last one month compared to 2.42% gain in BSE Metal index and 0.63% drop in the SENSEX. On the BSE, 9323 shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 4.6 lakh shares in the past one month. The stock hit a record high of Rs 445.1 on 27 Apr 2026. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 183.85 on 29 Aug 2025.
National Aluminium Company Ltd lost 5.85% today to trade at Rs 379.35. The BSE Metal index is down 0.56% to quote at 41473. The index is up 2.78 % over last one month. Among the other constituents of the index, Hindalco Industries Ltd decreased 1.81% and Hindustan Zinc Ltd lost 0.82% on the day. The BSE Metal index went up 35.15 % over last one year compared to the 3.34% fall in benchmark SENSEX.
National Aluminium Company Ltd has added 4.95% over last one month compared to 2.78% gain in BSE Metal index and 0.93% rise in the SENSEX. On the BSE, 19568 shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 4.04 lakh shares in the past one month. The stock hit a record high of Rs 445.1 on 27 Apr 2026. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 183.85 on 29 Aug 2025.
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd, Natco Pharma Ltd, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Olectra Greentech Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 14 August 2026.
National Aluminium Company Ltd lost 6.53% to Rs 376.6 at 14:45 IST.The stock was the biggest loser in the BSE's 'A' group.On the BSE, 12.04 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 3.97 lakh shares in the past one month.
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd tumbled 6.03% to Rs 417.75. The stock was the second biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 3.06 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 82561 shares in the past one month.
Natco Pharma Ltd crashed 5.68% to Rs 898.15. The stock was the third biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 1.5 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 45122 shares in the past one month.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd corrected 5.34% to Rs 372. The stock was the fourth biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 6.75 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 6.04 lakh shares in the past one month.
Olectra Greentech Ltd fell 5.14% to Rs 1322.6. The stock was the fifth biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 66143 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 18822 shares in the past one month.