Hindustan Zinc Faces Decline Amid Broader Non-Ferrous Metal Sector Downturn

Hindustan Zinc, a prominent player in the non-ferrous metal industry, has experienced a notable decline of 3.56% on April 4, 2025. This drop comes as the stock has underperformed its sector by 0.77%, marking its second consecutive day of losses, with a total decline of 3.64% over this period. The stock reached an intraday low of Rs 443.05 during the trading session. In terms of moving averages, Hindustan Zinc's performance is mixed; it is currently above the 20-day and 50-day moving averages but below the 5-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages. The broader metal non-ferrous sector has also seen a downturn, falling by 2.79%. On the market front, the Sensex has continued its downward trend, opening lower and dropping by 362.03 points to 75,798.06, reflecting a bearish sentiment as it trades below its 50-day moving average. Despite the recent challenges, Hindustan Zinc has shown resilience over the longer term, with a one-year performance of 30.95%, significantly outperforming the Sensex's 2.12% over the same period. The stock also boasts a high dividend yield of 6.31% at its current price.