New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Metal stocks witnessed sharp selling pressure on Friday, January 30, tracking a steep correction in gold, silver and other base metals. Shares of Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, Hindustan Copper, NALCO and other metal counters slipped significantly during the session as weakness in commodity prices dented sentiment across the sector.

Hindustan Copper plunged 10.5% to hit an intraday low of Rs.679.20, while NALCO dropped 9.4% to Rs.388.45. Hindustan Zinc declined 7.3% to touch a day's low of Rs.663.30. Vedanta also remained under pressure, falling as much as 6.6% to Rs.714.95 during intraday trade.

The sell-off followed a sharp fall in precious metal prices. Silver prices tumbled 6% on Friday as a stronger US dollar weighe...