Metal sector stocks down today, March 19: Hindustan Zinc falls 2.88%, JSW Steel drops 2.36%, Jindal Steel down 2.66%

Indian benchmark indices traded lower amid broader market pressure. The S&P BSE Sensex stood at 75,075.51, down 2.12%, while the Nifty 50 was at 23,287.50, declining 2.06%. These levels reflect data around 10:49 AM IST for BSE and 10:54 AM IST for NSE.

Within the metal sector, several key stocks showed mixed performance during morning trade:

• APL Apollo Tubes: BSE price ₹1,965.70 (-2.38%), NSE price ₹1,965.90 (-2.36%)
• Coal India: BSE ₹456.80 (+0.41%), NSE ₹456.90 (+0.37%)
• Hindalco: BSE ₹924.90 (-0.95%), NSE ₹924.25 (-0.94%)
• Hindustan Zinc: BSE ₹522.25 (-2.83%), NSE ₹522.10 (-2.88%)
• Jain Resource Recycling Ltd.: BSE ₹441.45 (+0.57%), NSE ₹440.05 (+0.25%)
• Jindal Steel & Power: BSE ₹1,149.40 (-2.53%), NSE ₹1,147.80 (-2.66%)
• JSW Steel: BSE ₹1,153.00 (-2.24%), NSE ₹1,152.50 (-2.36%)
• Maithan Alloys: BSE ₹910.00 (-2.26%), NSE ₹911.10 (-2.24%)
• HUBS: BSE ₹287.50 (-1.93%), NSE ₹288.40 (-1.79%)
• NALCO: BSE ₹383.60 (-0.99%), NSE ₹384.40 (-0.84%)
• NMDC: BSE ₹78.55 (-1.19%), NSE ₹78.57 (-1.16%)
• SAIL: BSE ₹153.80 (-0.52%), NSE ₹153.86 (-0.36%)
• Tata Steel: BSE ₹193.20 (-1.08%), NSE ₹192.85 (-1.31%)
• Vedanta: BSE ₹685.55 (+0.93%), NSE ₹686.50 (+1.10%)
• Welspun Corp: BSE ₹813.90 (-0.87%), NSE ₹812.60 (-1.09%)

In the metal sector, Vedanta was among the top gainers with an increase of around 0.9-1.1%. Other mentions included Amanaya Ventures (up 11.1%), though specific details on smaller stocks like this may vary by exchange and time.

Top losers in the sector included Siyaram Recycling Industries Ltd. (down 5.6%) and Global Surfaces (down 4.7%).

This update is based on live prices as of approximately 10:50-10:55 AM IST on March 19, 2026. Stock prices are subject to change throughout the trading day.

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