Owais Metal & Mineral Processing Shares Jump 2.94% to ₹522 Amid Tantalum Pentoxide Milestone

Mumbai, October 3, 2025: Owais Metal and Mineral Processing Limited (NSE: OWAIS) witnessed a 2.94% gain in early Thursday trade, reaching ₹522 at 14:24 IST following the company’s successful first commercial sale of Tantalum Pentoxide (Ta₂O₅), a critical rare earth metal essential for high-tech applications.

Headquartered in India, Owais Metal and Mineral Processing Limited has been listed on the NSE SME Emerge segment since March 4, 2024, primarily operating in the Ferro & Silica Manganese industry. The recent tantalum milestone reflects a strategic diversification into rare earth metals, broadening its portfolio and establishing a foothold in high-value critical minerals.

Early Trade Rally Pushes Stock to Intraday High of ₹559, Reflecting Market Response

Shares opened at ₹549, reached a session high of ₹559, and a low of ₹514 as investors reacted to the milestone achievement. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) during the session stood at ₹539.78, with 1.42 lakh shares traded, amounting to a total value of ₹7.64 crore. The company’s market capitalisation now stands at ₹949.03 crore, with a free float market cap of ₹256.13 crore, reflecting strong market attention on its rare earth segment expansion.

Corporate Milestone: First Tantalum Pentoxide Sale Validates Production and Opens New Revenue Stream

In its official filing, Owais Metal confirmed the successful first commercial sale of Tantalum Pentoxide, marking its strategic entry into the rare earth supply chain. This development not only validates the company’s production capabilities but also positions it to capitalise on growing demand for critical metals in electronics, aerospace, and high-performance materials. Saiyyed Owais Ali, Authorized Signatory, highlighted that the achievement underscores the company’s commitment to executing its business strategy while contributing to India’s self-reliance in rare minerals.

Key Stock Performance Shows Intraday Volatility Amid Rare Earth New

• Current Price: ₹522 (+2.94%)
• Previous Close: ₹507.10
• Day’s Range: ₹514 – ₹559
• 52-Week High / Low: ₹1,530.00 / ₹400.00
• Indicative Close / Adjusted Price: ₹539.78

The stock’s movement highlights heightened trading interest, with a significant portion of shares (62.82%) delivered against traded quantity. The applicable margin rate stands at 53.50%, reflecting the trading leverage parameters in the SME segment.

Owais Metal’s first tantalum pentoxide sale signals a strategic expansion into rare earth processing, positioning the company to tap emerging markets for high-tech metals while demonstrating production capability and operational readiness. The milestone reinforces the company’s diversification trajectory and its role in India’s critical minerals sector.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/OWAIS_01102025113851_Letter_to_NSE.pdf

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