The Hindu Businessline

Metal stocks drag Sensex lower despite budget optimism; Hindalco, Tata Steel lead declines

Metal stocks bear the brunt of selling pressure, with Hindalco tumbling 5.25 per cent to 970.30, Tata Steel declining 4.11 per cent to 194.00, JSW Steel falling 1.98 per cent to 1,213.00, and Coal India dropping 2.53 per cent to 444.20