New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Despite weakness in the Indian stock market for the last three successive sessions, metals stocks remain under the bulls' radar. Among metal majors, NMDC's share price surged over 7 per cent in one week, Vedanta's shares surged around 9 per cent in the last five sessions, and Tata Steel's share price ascended over 6 per cent in one week. JSW Steel shares registered a nearly 6 per cent rise, whereas Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) appreciated over 7.50 per cent in one week.

According to stock market experts, metal stocks ascended despite the sell-off in the Indian stock market due to five crucial reasons: signs of economic recovery in China, rising demand for metals, the Indian government imposing anti-dumping...