New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Hindustan Zinc share price witnessed a sharp sell-off in Thursday's session, January 8, falling over 6% to Rs.588.35 apiece on the NSE, marking its worst single-day crash in six months.

The decline came as silver prices retreated sharply from recent highs, along with other metals, which appeared to impact investor sentiment towards the metal pack following a spectacular bull run in 2025.

Overall, all constituents of the metal index traded with cuts today, amid a sharp 3.5% plunge in the Nifty Metal index, with Hindustan Zinc as the top loser.

Hindustan Zinc share price opened the session lower at Rs.623; the pressure intensified as the day progressed, sending it to the lowest level since June 18. Considering today'...