India’s metal & mining sector has exceeded expectations in Q2 FY26.

Strong Q2 FY26 results, earnings growth, balance-sheet strength and resilient demand, support a constructive view on the sector.
Key insights
- India’s metal and mining sector delivered strong Q2 FY26 results, with solid earnings growth, balance-sheet strength and resilient demand.
- The Nifty Metal Index has delivered 20%+ year-to-date.
- The sector recorded 15% EBITDA growth and 18% PAT growth year-on-year.
- Non-ferrous metals are leading earnings upgrades.
- The performance validates the strategic allocation to metal and mining leaders, identified and initiated in early FY25.
- Care PMS currently holds approximately 15% exposure to metal and mining leaders.
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