New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Nifty Metal has emerged as one of the best-performing sectoral indices in 2025, closely trailing the PSU Bank index, with over 24% returns so far this year. The stupendous rally in the metal pack comes on the heels of up to 55% surge in its constituents.

According to data from Trendlyne, barring Adani Enterprises, all metal stocks have risen in a year, with Hindustan Copper emerging as the top gainer, with a 55.6% rise. It is followed by NALCO, Hindalco, Hindustan Zinc, and Vedanta, whose shares have risen 30% or more in this period.

The momentum remains strong in the metals pack, with the index rising 2% in a week and 7% in a month.

This rally in metal stocks stems from various factors and not any standalone trig...