Synopsis: Shares of National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) traded lower on Wednesday, tracking a general decline in the metal sector. Despite the intraday dip, the stock remains a top performer over the last month and year, significantly outperforming benchmark indices.
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) saw its shares decline by 1.4% during Wednesday’s trading session, reaching a price of Rs. 435.25. This downward movement coincided with a broader cooling in the BSE Metal index, which fell 0.53% to 42,696.72. Other major sector constituents also faced pressure, with Hindalco Industries Ltd dropping 1.4% and Jindal Steel Ltd losing 1.12%.
Despite this minor slide, NALCO’s mid-to-long-term performance remains robust. The stock has gained 12.67% over the last month, though it slightly trailed the BSE Metal index’s 15.97% rise in the same period. More impressively, the metal index has surged 46.37% over the last year, contrasting sharply with a 3.75% decline in the benchmark SENSEX.
As of April 29, 2026, NALCO is trading at Rs. 436.05, down 1.49% despite reaching an intraday high of Rs. 441.75. While slightly below its recent record high of Rs. 445.15, the stock has seen a massive recovery from its 52-week low of Rs. 149.00. The company currently holds a market cap of Rs. 79,875.12 crore with a P/E of 13.13 and a healthy delivery percentage of 36.97%.
National Aluminium Company (NALCO) has demonstrated exceptional growth across all timeframes, delivering a strong 17.41% return over the last month and a 38.46% gain year-to-date. The stock’s long-term trajectory is even more robust, with a massive 176.40% surge over the past year and a staggering 425.45% absolute return over a three-year period.
Company Overview
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. It is one of the largest integrated Bauxite-Alumina-Aluminium-Power complexes in the country. The company’s operations encompass bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting and casting, solar and wind power generation, and rail/port operations.
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