Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta Shares Rise on Record Silver Prices and Metal Market Rally

Shares of Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta rose sharply amid record-high silver and other metal prices driven by softer US inflation data and geopolitical tensions. Hindustan Zinc, a leading silver producer, gained over 6% with silver futures hitting new highs, supported by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Vedanta shares also rallied on prospects of value unlocking from a planned demerger and strong commodity demand. Metal stocks broadly extended gains on supply concerns and robust industrial demand.