Metal stocks extend losses as copper weakness drags sentiment

Metal stocks including Hindustan Copper, Vedanta, and Hindustan Zinc plunged for a second consecutive session as weak global cues pressured commodities. Analysts cited falling copper prices, profit booking, and risk aversion after recent volatility. Concerns over China demand and dollar strength hurt sentiment. Investors remained cautious as broader metal indices declined, extending losses across base metal counters in early trade amid ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainty.