New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Hindustan Copper, National Aluminium, and Jindal Steel were among the Nifty Metal constituents that continued to ride the bull wave in Thursday's session on January 29, defying the broader market's weak trend.

Sentiment toward metal stocks was bolstered by the record-breaking rally in base metal prices, supported by a weakening US dollar, rising demand for real, physical assets, and elevated geopolitical tensions as the Donald Trump administration adopts a more assertive foreign policy stance.

Among the top performers, Hindustan Copper topped the charts, surging 19% to a fresh all-time high of Rs.743 apiece. National Aluminium emerged as the second-biggest gainer, climbing 3.8%, while Jindal Steel also advanced 3.6...