Hindustan Copper shares saw a strong rally on Thursday and became the top gainers in the stock market. The share price jumped nearly 18 percent to touch a new all-time high of Rs 745.
In the last nine months, Hindustan Copper shares have risen over 305 percent, moving up sharply from their 52-week low of Rs 183.82, which was recorded in April.
Even though the overall market was weak metal stocks performed well. The Nifty Metal index reached a record high of 12,359, while Sensex and Nifty traded lower.
Why Are Hindustan Copper Shares Going Up?
The main reason behind the rise in Hindustan Copper shares is a recent company update. On January 24, the company announced that it has become the preferred bidder for the Baghwari-Khirkhori copper and mineral block in Madhya Pradesh.
The company took part in the state government’s online auction for a mining lease. Since Hindustan Copper submitted the highest bid, it was selected as the preferred bidder.
After this announcement, Hindustan Copper shares jumped more than 39 percent in just three days, showing strong buying interest.
Copper Price Rally Boosts Hindustan Copper Shares
Another reason for the rise in Hindustan Copper shares is the increase in copper prices. In 2025, copper prices have increased nearly 60 percents.
Experts say copper has strong demand in the long term. Many investors are investing in copper and other metals to protect their money from inflation.
Gold and Silver Prices Support Metal Stocks
Metal stocks also got support from rising gold and silver prices. Gold prices on MCX rose around 9 percent, hitting an all-time high of Rs 1,80,779 per 10 grams.
At the same time, silver prices jumped nearly 6 percent and reached a record high of Rs 4,07,456 per kilogram. This helped improve sentiment in the metal sector.
Economic Data and Budget Expectations
Globally, the US Federal Reserve did not change interest rates, which helped improve confidence in the market.
In India, investors expect the upcoming Union Budget to include measures to support manufacturing which could give further support to metal stocks.
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 7.8 percent in December, the highest in 26 months. Mining and electricity sectors showed strong growth.
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