Metal sector stocks today, Feb 23: Hindalco falls 0.79%, Hindustan Zinc up 0.77%, NMDC down 1.56%

The metal sector in the Indian stock market showed mixed performance on February 23, 2026, during morning trade. Benchmark indices were positive, with the S&P BSE Sensex at 83,193.70 (up 0.46%) around 10:40 AM IST and the Nifty 50 at 25,656.95 (up 0.34%) around the same time.

Key metal and mining stocks displayed the following price movements (as of approximately 10:40-10:45 AM IST):

• APL Apollo Tubes: BSE ₹2,188.45 (+0.10%), NSE ₹2,189.20 (+0.08%)
• Coal India: BSE ₹423.15 (-0.11%), NSE ₹422.55 (-0.24%)
• Hindalco: BSE ₹929.30 (-0.70%), NSE ₹928.30 (-0.79%)
• Hindustan Zinc: BSE ₹594.00 (+0.75%), NSE ₹593.90 (+0.77%)
• Jain Resource Recycling Ltd.: BSE ₹381.00 (+0.66%), NSE ₹381.55 (+0.73%)
• Jindal Steel & Power: BSE ₹1,216.70 (-0.02%), NSE ₹1,215.20 (-0.16%)
• JSW Steel: BSE ₹1,244.95 (+0.70%), NSE ₹1,244.60 (+0.71%)
• Maithan Alloys: BSE ₹1,014.90 (-0.25%), NSE ₹1,012.00 (-0.52%)
• MOIL: BSE ₹297.60 (-0.17%), NSE ₹297.70 (-0.17%)
• NALCO: BSE ₹340.55 (-0.21%), NSE ₹340.50 (-0.21%)
• NMDC: BSE ₹79.00 (-1.31%), NSE ₹78.88 (-1.56%)
• SAIL: BSE ₹157.85 (-0.60%), NSE ₹157.60 (-0.72%)
• Tata Steel: BSE ₹208.40 (+0.07%), NSE ₹207.73 (-0.30%)
• Vedanta: BSE ₹682.95 (+0.09%), NSE ₹682.00 (-0.07%)
• Welspun Corp: BSE ₹778.95 (-0.53%), NSE ₹778.65 (-0.62%)

In the broader metal sector update for the day, top gainers included Siyaram Recycling Industries Ltd. (up 1.1%) and Hindustan Zinc (up 0.7%). Top losers featured Global Surfaces (down 4.0%) and NMDC (down 1.3%).

The sector’s performance occurred amid a positive broader market, with the Sensex and Nifty showing gains. Note that intraday prices can fluctuate, and these figures reflect the provided snapshot from early trading hours. For real-time updates, refer to official stock exchange sources like BSE or NSE.