The Metal sector was the only gainer this week, with Nifty Metal Index up by +0.44%.

Investors chose metals as a defensive play amid overall market weakness.

Hindalco rose +1.08%, closing at ₹682, supported by aluminium export demand.

Tata Steel ended the week up +0.52%, closing around ₹171.

JSW Steel stayed flat near ₹875, showing stability despite market pressure.

Coal India moved +0.46% up, finishing at ₹474, supported by strong coal demand.

NMDC gained +0.40%, closing at ₹253 on the back of iron ore price hikes.

Vedanta stayed firm at ₹459, slightly up on the week.

National Aluminium Company (NALCO) was stable at ₹137, with marginal gains.