NSE: NATIONALUM · 3 November 2026
- National Aluminium Company Ltd shares declined 3.19% on Tuesday, closing at ₹317.55 after moving within a day's range of ₹315.85 and ₹327.95.
- National Aluminium Company released a press release detailing its financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2026-27, reporting a Total Income of ₹11,143 crore and an EBITDA of ₹5,539 crore. Net profit for the first half grew 54% year-on-year to ₹3,837 crore, supported by record aluminium cast metal production of 2.35 lakh tonnes and robust domestic sales.
- Trading volume was 1.64 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is National Aluminium Co share price falling on 3 November 2026?
National Aluminium Company Ltd shares declined 3.19% on Tuesday, closing at ₹317.55 after moving within a day's range of ₹315.85 and ₹327.95.
The broader market showed positive momentum as the Nifty advanced 1.58%, whereas the Nifty Metal sector benchmark edged down by 0.14%. National Aluminium Company Ltd underperformed both the headline index and its sector peer group during the trading day, erasing some of its recent gains following a 4.28% return in the prior trading session and a 1.39% return in the session before that.
Company disclosures from November 02, 2026, show that the board approved unaudited financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, alongside an interim dividend of ₹4.50 per share with a record date set for November 06, 2026. While the earnings update highlighted record half-yearly performance with significant growth in revenue and net profit, today's pullback appears consistent with profit-taking following recent appreciation and broader metal sector consolidation.
83.53 lakh shares traded by 3 November 2026 · 03:25 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 51.06 lakh shares (1.64 times). The five-day average daily volume was 56.40 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 2 November 2026 showed 32.93 lakh shares delivered, representing 51.34% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 51,416 trades.
The stock declined 3.19% despite positive recent earnings announcements, moving lower alongside a subdued Nifty Metal sector while outperforming the broader benchmark's gains. Given the strong prior session returns of 4.28% and 1.39%, the price action points toward profit-taking and technical retracement.
Latest Company Developments
National Aluminium Company released a press release detailing its financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2026-27, reporting a Total Income of ₹11,143 crore and an EBITDA of ₹5,539 crore. Net profit for the first half grew 54% year-on-year to ₹3,837 crore, supported by record aluminium cast metal production of 2.35 lakh tonnes and robust domestic sales.
Demonstrates strong operational efficiency and record profitability across core segments, providing baseline context for the company's valuation and ongoing expansion roadmap.
The board of directors approved an interim dividend of ₹4.50 per equity share, representing 90% on the face value of ₹5 each for the financial year 2026-27, amounting to a payout of ₹826.48 crore. The company fixed Friday, November 06, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders.
Directly impacts shareholder returns and near-term capital distribution ahead of the record date.
a press release dated November 03, 2026, titled "NALCO Scripts History with Best-Ever Half Yearly Financial Results Since Inception. ".
National Aluminium Company Limited has informed the Exchange that Record date for the purpose of Dividend is 06-Nov-2026.
National Aluminium Company Limited has informed the Exchange that Board of Directors at its meeting held on November 02, 2026, declared Interim Dividend of Rs. 4.50 per equity share.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 6.64% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 6.68% on 30 June 2026, a change of -0.04 percentage points.
The filing reported 43 MF/UTI holders.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Share price reaction around the interim dividend record date fixed for November 06, 2026
- Execution progress on the 5th stream expansion of the alumina refinery and Anugola smelter project
- Delivery volume trends relative to the 20-day average volume of 1.64x observed today
- Global LME aluminium price movements and inventory levels influencing the metal sector outlook
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest National Aluminium Co company news?
National Aluminium Company released a press release detailing its financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2026-27, reporting a Total Income of ₹11,143 crore and an EBITDA of ₹5,539 crore. Net profit for the first half grew 54% year-on-year to ₹3,837 crore, supported by record aluminium cast metal production of 2.35 lakh tonnes and robust domestic sales.
How strong was National Aluminium Co’s trading volume?
83.53 lakh shares traded, 1.64 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 3 November 2026 · 03:25 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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