Metal Stocks Plunge: Nalco, Hind Copper Hit One-Week Low Amid Global Price Retreat

• Nalco, Hind Copper, and Hindustan Zinc shares fell up to 5%, hitting a one-week low after a six-day rally.
• Nifty Metal index dropped nearly 3%, marking its worst single-day percentage fall since April 2025.
• The sharp decline is attributed to profit booking in base metals and a retreat in global metal prices.
• Silver futures fell by Rs 4,000/kg; gold, aluminium, and copper futures declined around 1% each.
• Commodity index rebalancing is expected to cause significant outflows in gold and silver, totaling $13.6 billion.

Why It Matters: Metal stocks declined sharply due to global price retreat, investor profit booking, and commodity index rebalancing.