Highlights

• Hindalco shares gained more than 3% during Wednesday NSE trading session.
• The stock touched a fresh 52-week high of INR 1,081.50 intraday.
• One-year returns crossed 69% amid continued metal sector momentum.

Shares of Hindalco Industries Limited (NSE:HINDALCO) advanced during the May 13, 2026 trading session, rising 3.26% to INR 1,075.30 on the National Stock Exchange. The stock opened at INR 1,048.00 and touched an intraday high of INR 1,081.50, which also marked its fresh 52-week high.

The session low stood at INR 1,047.00. The previous closing price was INR 1,041.40. Investor participation remained active during the session as the counter recorded significant trading turnover and delivery-based activity.

Source: TradingView

Trading Value Crosses INR 340 Crore

Hindalco Industries recorded traded volume of 32.16 lakh shares during the trading session. Traded value stood at approximately INR 342.59 crore, while the stock reported a VWAP of INR 1,065.18.

Deliverable quantity as a percentage of traded quantity stood at 43.62%, indicating delivery-based investor participation in the stock. The stock’s impact cost remained at 0.02 during the session.

Long-Term Returns Outperform Benchmark

Hindalco shares delivered positive returns across multiple time periods. The stock gained 2.98% over the previous one week and advanced 10.09% during the last one month.

On a year-to-date basis, the stock rose 20.34%, outperforming the NIFTY 50 decline of 10.29% during the same period. Over a one-year period, the stock gained 69.67%, while three-year returns stood at 166.09%. Five-year returns were recorded at 170.06%.

Market Capitalisation and Price Metrics

The company’s total market capitalisation stood at approximately INR 2,42,183.60 crore, while free float market capitalisation was around INR 1,55,555.25 crore.

Daily volatility stood at 1.88 and annualised volatility was recorded at 35.92.

The stock’s 52-week low stood at INR 618.00 recorded on June 2, 2025.

Aluminium and Copper Operations

Hindalco Industries Limited, incorporated in 1958, is the flagship metals company of the Aditya Birla Group.

The company and its subsidiaries are engaged in aluminium and copper production, along with manufacturing aluminium sheets, extrusion products and packaging-related products.

Its operations also include products used in beverage cans, food packaging and foil markets.

Financial Snapshot

According to the company’s Q3 FY26 earnings presentation, Novelis reported revenue of INR 36,663 crore compared with INR 33,772 crore in Q3 FY25. Novelis EBITDA stood at INR 3,102 crore, while business segment PAT was reported at negative INR 1,532 crore.

Hindalco India businesses reported revenue of INR 29,858 crore compared with INR 24,618 crore in the corresponding previous-year quarter. EBITDA for India businesses stood at INR 5,660 crore, while business segment PAT was INR 3,581 crore.

Source: NSE

Key Risks

• Metal price volatility may impact aluminium and copper segment profitability.
• Global demand slowdown could affect industrial metals consumption trends.
• Currency fluctuations may influence export revenue and raw material costs.
• Energy price movements may impact manufacturing and operating expenses.

Summary

Hindalco Industries Limited (NSE:HINDALCO) shares gained over 3% during the May 13, 2026 NSE trading session and touched a fresh 52-week high. The stock recorded traded value above INR 342 crore and continued to outperform benchmark indices across one-year and three-year periods. The company operates across aluminium, copper and packaging-related manufacturing businesses.

FAQs

Q: Why did Hindalco shares rise on May 13, 2026?
A: The stock gained during active NSE trading and touched a fresh 52-week high intraday.

Q: What was Hindalco’s intraday high during the session?
A: Hindalco touched an intraday and 52-week high of INR 1,081.50 during trading.

Q: What businesses does Hindalco operate in?
A: Hindalco operates in aluminium, copper and packaging-related manufacturing businesses.