The Nifty Metal index, which tracks 15 companies from the metals and mining sector, plunged 4.71 per cent to hit an intraday low of 10,874 on the NSE
Geopolitical tensions may raise freight costs due to higher crude prices, which could affect margins as power, fuel and water account for about 7 per cent of revenue
According to analysts, the broader weakness in metal stocks reflects the risk-off sentiment across global markets amid rising geopolitical tensions
Metal shares declined on Wednesday, following weakness in global markets and a broad-based risk-off sentiment triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia
Thus far in CY26, the Nifty Metal has been the best performing sectoral index that moved up around 10 per cent, ACE Equity data shows. In comparison, the Nifty 50 index lost nearly 1 per cent
Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) has said it is well-positioned to make a strategic entry into the critical minerals sector, leveraging its expertise in hard rock mining and mineral beneficiation. The move will contribute significantly to the nation's technological and economic priorities. "Leveraging its proven expertise in hard rock mining and mineral beneficiation, HCL is well positioned to make a strategic entry into the critical minerals sector and contribute significantly to the nation's technological and economic priorities," Hindustan Copper has said in a statement. The PSU is aggressively expanding into the exploration and development of critical minerals to support the country's green energy transition and reduce dependence on imports. HCL has signed multiple agreements with PSUs like Oil India Ltd and Coal India Ltd to explore, mine, and develop critical minerals (copper, nickel, cobalt) and rare earth elements. The company has reported more than a two-fold jump in consolidat
Thus far in the month of January 2026, the stock price of Hindustan Copper has surged 53 per cent, as compared to a near 4 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.
However, in the past one month, the Nifty Metal index has rallied 10 per cent, as against 0.17 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.
Hindustan Copper share price rose 3.04 per cent to log an intraday high of ₹534.1 per share on the NSE during the intraday trade early on Thursday
Force Motors topped the chart, emerging as the biggest wealth creator of the year with a 191 per cent gain. The stock delivered the highest return among all Nifty500 constituents.
Devarsh Vakil, Head of Prime Research at HDFC Securities reckons that investors should wait for a 10-15 per cent price correction in Hindustan Copper and Hindustan Zinc.
Copper prices remain firm in 2025 amid supply disruptions, tariff risks and low inventories. With global demand rising Hindustan Copper is positioned to benefit from the structural upcycle
The counter rose 7 per cent to ₹436.50, the highest level since November 12, 2010, on the National Stock Exchange, according to data on Bloomberg
Despite global headwinds and subdued returns in Samvat 2081, analysts expect the coming year to offer selective opportunities across banking, consumption, infrastructure, and technology themes.
Hindustan Copper stock is seen trading close to its key monthly trend line resistance, hence one needs to be cautious as the stock rises further; suggests charts.
At 12:01 PM, Hindustan Copper share price was trading 5.31 per cent higher at ₹297.60. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.20 per cent lower at 82,461.66 levels.
Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) on Friday entered into an initial pact with Oil India Ltd for cooperation on exploration and development of critical and strategic minerals, including copper. The development comes at a time when the country is prioritising domestic production to reduce import dependency on China. State-owned Oil India Ltd (OIL) has a proven expertise in exploration, development, production and transportation of crude oil and natural gas. "In a significant step towards strengthening India's self-reliance in critical and strategic mineral sourcing, Oil India Ltd and Hindustan Copper Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 19, 2025," HCL said in a statement. HCL, a PSU under the mines ministry, is engaged in mining, production, processing and marketing of copper and related products. It is focusing on mining and beneficiation of copper ore and selling of copper concentrate. Hindustan Copper had earlier told PTI that it plans to bid for critical mineral
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State-owned Hindustan Copper on Thursday posted an over 18 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 134.28 crore in the June quarter of FY26, supported by higher revenues. The company, which is engaged in copper ore mining, had logged a net profit of Rs 113.40 crore in the April-June period of preceding 2024-25 financial year. According to an exchange filing, Hindustan Copper's total income rose to Rs 526.65 crore in the first quarter from Rs 500.44 crore in the same period a year ago. Its expenses were at Rs 347.29 crore as against Rs 346.32 crore in the Q1 of FY25. The consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 2025 include earnings of subsidiary company Chhattisgarh Copper Limited (CCL) and joint venture company Khanij Bidesh lndia Limited (KABIL). Hindustan Copper, under the Ministry of Mines, holds all the operating mining leases for copper ore in the country. As per its home page, the company's current focus lies in exploration, mining, and beneficiatio
Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) is focusing on copper exploration and production through global collaborations as it seeks to ramp up its mining capacity from 3.47 million tonnes to 12 million tonnes per annum by FY 2030-31, a top company official said on Sunday. The Kolkata-based PSU has forged a partnership with Chile's Codelco to enhance technical strength to boost production, he said. "We've forged a strategic partnership with Codelco to build technical strength and explore deeper mineralisation. The visit of Codelco representatives to our key mining sites is part of efforts to upgrade our capabilities, HCL Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Kumar Singh told PTI. A three-week-long visit by experts from the Chilean copper major is currently underway, during which the team has been visiting all HCL units and offices across the country to assess various mining and operational aspects. The development comes in the backdrop of sharp criticism from the Comptroller and Auditor General .