Mining Sector

The Indian stock market extended its winning streak on June 17, 2026, as Nifty closed above the crucial 24,000 mark and Sensex gained 347 points. Defence stocks emerged as top performers following record domestic defence production in FY26, while lower crude oil prices, hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, and positive global cues supported broad-based buying across sectors.

Aluminium prices recently fell 4.4%, triggering volatility in metal stocks. Discover how Hindalco, Vedanta, and NALCO are affected, key risks investors should watch, and which stock currently offers the best investment opportunity.

Indian benchmark indices extended their rally on June 16, 2026, as optimism over US-Iran peace talks, lower crude oil prices, and FII buying lifted sentiment. Nifty and Sensex closed higher, with gains led by IT, Realty, FMCG, and Chemicals, while Metal and Auto lagged.

Vedanta's newly demerged entities witnessed contrasting performances on Day 2 of trading. While Vedanta Iron and Steel surged to a 5% upper circuit, Aluminium Metal and Oil & Gas continued to decline. Here's what the market reaction reveals about investor sentiment, valuation trends, and future prospects.

Indian benchmark indices ended on a mixed note on June 10, 2026, as geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices, rupee weakness, and persistent FII selling kept investors cautious. While FMCG and Private Bank stocks provided support, sectors such as Energy, Metals, Realty, and Media witnessed significant selling pressure ahead of key US inflation data.

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower on June 8, 2026, with Nifty closing at 23,123 and Sensex falling 719 points as geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, rising crude oil prices, weak global market sentiment, and US rate hike fears triggered a broad-based selloff across sectors.

Vedanta Ltd shares declined 3.71% as investors reacted to CopperTech Metals' planned NYSE listing and auditor warnings about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Vedanta-owned copper business is seeking capital to fund a $2.7 billion expansion of Zambia's Konkola Copper Mines despite significant debt, operational losses, and a challenging financial outlook.

Indian benchmark indices closed nearly unchanged on June 4, 2026, as investors remained cautious ahead of the RBI monetary policy announcement. Easing crude oil prices, strong domestic institutional buying, and gains in Media and Consumer Durables helped support the market, while Titan emerged as a key outperformer on ambitious expansion plans.

Rajesh Exports has defended its financial reporting after SEBI's interim order highlighted revenue mismatches of ₹15.15 lakh crore. The company says its revenues are accurate, denies any overstatement, and attributes the issue to a communication gap regarding financial data interpretation.

Rajesh Exports was once celebrated as a global gold refining powerhouse. Today, it finds itself at the centre of one of India's biggest corporate governance investigations. With SEBI alleging revenue mismatches of ₹15.15 lakh crore, questionable transactions, and fund diversion, the case serves as a powerful reminder that strong governance and financial transparency matter as much as earnings growth.