NALCO to Hindalco, Vedanta: Why Nifty Metal index rallied over 3% today? by Live mint | March 5, 2026 12:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News The Nifty Metal index surged over 3% on March 5, driven by gains in aluminium prices amid supply concerns due to Middle East disruptions. Major contributors included NALCO, Hindalco, and Vedanta, while some stocks like Ratnamani Metals declined.