Nifty Commodities Index Climbs 1.14% as Cement and Metal Stocks Shine
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jun 26, 2025 03:24 PM IST
Mumbai, June 26, 2025 – The Nifty Commodities index surged 99.5 points (+1.14%) to 8,853.10 in afternoon trade, backed by strong gains in heavyweights such as Shree Cement, Jindal Steel & Power, and Adani Power, reflecting broad-based optimism across core industrial sectors.
Key Index Performance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Previous Close | 8,753.60 |
| Opening Level | 8,768.80 |
| Day’s High | 8,865.65 |
| Day’s Low | 8,766.00 |
| Last Traded Price | 8,853.10 |
| % Change | +1.14% |
| 52-Week Range | 7,502.95 – 9,896.35 |
| Total Traded Volume | 15.12 Cr |
| Total Traded Value | ₹6,997.73 Cr |
Out of the 30 constituent stocks, 25 advanced while only 5 declined, indicating robust sector-wide buying.
Top Performing Stocks
| Company Name | Last Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shree Cement | 30,080.00 | +1,005.00 | +3.46% |
| Jindal Steel & Power | 945.00 | +25.10 | +2.73% |
| Adani Power | 571.15 | +14.15 | +2.54% |
| BPCL | 326.85 | +7.25 | +2.27% |
| IOC | 145.08 | +3.10 | +2.18% |
Notably, Shree Cement and UltraTech Cement led the charge in the cement segment, buoyed by stable demand visibility and institutional buying. In the metals and energy space, Hindalco, Vedanta, and Reliance Industries posted meaningful gains, adding momentum to the index.
Sectoral Outlook
Despite global commodity price volatility, domestic consumption-led demand, infrastructure push, and easing input costs are likely supporting the ongoing rally in cement and steel counters. Analysts point to strong order pipelines in the construction and infrastructure sectors, which could sustain earnings momentum for commodity producers into Q2 FY26.
Meanwhile, refiners and oil marketing companies such as BPCL, HPCL, and IOC saw continued interest amid stable crude prices and positive downstream margins.
Near-Term Technicals
The Nifty Commodities Index now trades just 10.5% below its 52-week high, signalling potential for further upside if momentum sustains. Over a 30-day period, however, the index has been flat (–0.13%), while the 1-year return remains negative at –3.33%, underscoring the broader volatility in global commodity-linked sectors.
Conclusion
The sharp recovery in core sectors today signals improving investor sentiment in India’s industrial backbone, even as global uncertainties persist. Continued buying in frontline commodity names could propel the index closer to its 52-week peak in the sessions ahead.
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