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NATIONALUM • NSE • F&O Stock
NATIONAL ALUMINIUM CO LTD traded at ₹348.60, -2.82% versus the previous close of ₹358.70. Latest market data: 28 Sep 2026 • 10:25 AM IST.
- The stock is -2.82% at ₹348.60.
- Likely reason: broad market weakness and short-term pullback
- Approximate traded value is ₹85.81 crore.
- It is -21.69% from its 52-week high and +73.58% from its 52-week low.
- The stock is being compared with Nifty Metal alongside the Nifty 50.
NATIONAL ALUMINIUM CO LTD Share Price Today – Market Snapshot
Why Is NATIONAL ALUMINIUM CO LTD Share Price Falling Today?
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NATIONALUM) is trading lower today, currently down 2.82% at ₹348.60. The stock opened the session at ₹352.85, slipped to an intraday low of ₹344.65, and reached a high of ₹354.60. Trading volumes remain relatively subdued compared to recent averages, with total volume running at approximately 0.73 times its 5-day average and 0.59 times its 20-day average.
The broader market has also experienced downward pressure, with the Nifty falling 1.30%. National Aluminium's decline aligns with weakness in the broader market environment, while recent technical momentum shows the stock down 0.72% over the past 5 sessions and pulling back 8.27% over a 20-day window following prior consolidation phases.
While there are no same-day operational announcements driving today's session, the company has recently seen strategic progress, including a technology partnership agreement signed with Emirates Global Aluminium in early September 2026 to enhance operational efficiency. This background corporate activity provides context on ongoing structural developments, though today's downward drift reflects prevailing market sentiment and short-term technical adjustments rather than an immediate catalyst.
low confidence
- Nifty change of -1.3%
- Volume below 5-day and 20-day averages (0.73x and 0.59x respectively)
- Absence of any major intraday corporate trigger
Performance Context
Cash-Market Activity
| Today’s Volume | 2,461,623 |
|---|---|
| 5-Day Avg. Volume | 3,387,106 |
| 20-Day Avg. Volume | 4,187,869 |
| Volume vs 20-Day Avg. | 0.59x |
| Delivery Quantity | 728,866 |
| Delivery % | 38.99% |
| Number of Trades | 34,643 |
Derivative-Market Activity
| Near-Month Futures | ₹359.00 |
|---|---|
| Cash Reference | ₹358.70 |
| Premium / Discount | ₹0.30 (+0.08%) |
| Change in Premium | ₹1.57 |
| Futures Volume | 7,012 |
| Volume vs Previous Session | 1.20x |
| Open Interest | 15,986,250 |
| OI vs Previous Session | 0.60x |
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Promoter Pledge / Encumbrance
Stock Exchange of India Ltd., एƛचŐज ɘाजा, बांūा-क ु लाŊ क̱ɘेƛ, Exchange Plaza, Bandra-Kurla Complex, बांūा ईː/Bandra East, मुɾई/MUMBAI-400 051 Ůतीक/Symbol: NATIONALUM Sub: Compliance of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. महोदय/Dear Sir, Pursuant to Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, we would like to submit that President of India represented through Ministry of Mines being promoter of National Aluminium Co. Ltd. has not made any encumbrance on shares of National Aluminium Co. Ltd., directly or indirectly during the year ending 31st March 2025. धɊवाद /Thanking you. भवदीय/Yours faithfully, क ृ ते नेशनल एʞूिमिनयम क ं पनी िलिमटेड/ For National Aluminium Co. Ltd. (बी. क े . साš)/ (B.K. Sahu) क ं पनी सिचव एवं अनुपालन अिधकारी/ Company Secretary and Compliance Officer ACS: 9953
Source: NSE corporate filing
Recent Ownership / Shareholding Disclosure
- Promoter entity (President of India through Ministry of Mines) reported zero share encumbrance for the year ending March 31, 2025.
Source: NSE corporate disclosure. Only factual ownership/shareholding details extracted from the filing are shown.
Recent Bulk / Block Deal Activity
| Type | Date | Party | Side | Qty | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk | 29 May, 2026 | Bnp Paribas Financial Markets | Sell | 16187614 | 424.21 | ₹686.69 Cr |
| Bulk | 29 May, 2026 | Graviton Research Capital Llp | Buy | 9484190 | 425.69 | ₹403.73 Cr |
| Bulk | 29 May, 2026 | Graviton Research Capital Llp | Sell | 9474815 | 426.27 | ₹403.88 Cr |
| Bulk | 29 May, 2026 | Bnp Paribas Financial Markets | Buy | 1678 | 425.4 | ₹0.07 Cr |
Interpretation: Large institutional transactions can affect liquidity and short-term price behaviour, but should not be read on their own as a directional signal.
WittyTrades Data Insight
Price Position: The stock is around the middle of the day’s trading range.
Move From Open: -1.20%.
Intraday Range: 2.77% of the previous close.
5-Day Performance: -0.72%; 20-Day Performance: -8.27%.
Latest Company Developments
Relative Performance
| NATIONAL ALUMINIUM CO LTD | -2.82% |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -1.30% |
| Nifty Metal | N/A |
| Vs Nifty 50 | -1.52% |
| Vs Sector | N/A |
Technical Context
| Price | ₹348.60 |
|---|---|
| Day High / Low | ₹354.60 / ₹344.65 |
| 52-Week High | ₹445.15 |
| 52-Week Low | ₹200.83 |
| 5-Day Return | -0.72% |
| 20-Day Return | -8.27% |
What Should Traders and Investors Watch Next?
- Derivative expiry positioning for the near-term contract expiring September 29, 2026
- Volume recovery and buying interest near the day's low of ₹344.65
- Progress on execution regarding the Emirates Global Aluminium technology partnership agreement
- Overall trajectory of Nifty Metal sector benchmarks
Catalyst note: No single confirmed corporate trigger links directly to today's price drop, which appears driven by general market headwinds and low-volume technical drift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the likely reason for today’s move?
The stock is sliding alongside broader market corrections in a lower-volume session. No single company-specific catalyst has been reported today to directly justify the move, pointing instead to a general sectoral and technical pullback following recent weeks of consolidation.
Is trading volume elevated?
Today’s volume is 2,461,623. The latest 20-day average available is 4,187,869, equivalent to about 0.59x of the recent average.
What does the derivatives market show?
The latest official NSE F&O report is summarised in the Derivative-Market Activity box above.
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