Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Hindustan Zinc Drops 2% After 52-Week High
Hindustan Zinc's share price fell by 2.4% to Rs 578.05 after reaching a 52-week high of Rs 594.35.
This drop is due to investors taking profits after a strong rise in the stock price, which was driven by a big increase in silver prices.
Silver prices went up by 130% in 2025 and are expected to keep rising in 2026.
Hindustan Zinc is a big producer of silver and zinc, and its stock has been doing well, increasing by 24% in the last month and 35% in the last six months.
Experts like Jefferies think the stock still has room to grow and have set a target price of Rs 660.
Hindustan Zinc's share price fell 2.4% to Rs 578.05 after hitting a 52-week high of Rs 594.35.
The drop is due to profit booking after a strong run-up driven by rising silver prices.
Silver prices increased by 130% in 2025 and are expected to rise 20–25% in 2026.
Hindustan Zinc is a major producer of silver and zinc, with the stock rising 24% in the last month and 35% in the last six months.
Jefferies initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of Rs 660, indicating potential for an 18% return from current levels.
- Who
- Hindustan Zinc, a major silver and zinc producer
- What
- Share price drop after hitting a 52-week high
- When
- December 19, 2025
- Where
- National Stock Exchange, India
- Why
- Profit booking after a strong run-up due to rising silver prices
- Current Share Price
- Rs 578.05
- 52-Week High
- Rs 594.35
- Silver Price Increase (2025)
- 130%
- Silver Price Outlook (2026)
- 20–25% upside
- Jefferies Target Price
- Rs 660
- Stock Performance (5 Days)
- 4.4% increase
- Stock Performance (1 Month)
- 24% increase
- Stock Performance (6 Months)
- 35% increase
- Stock Performance (1 Year)
- 23.3% increase