Hindustan Copper Share Price Hits New Highs, Rises 6% Today as Copper Prices Touch Records

Shares of Hindustan Copper Limited surged sharply in today's trading session, climbing more than 7% intraday to touch a fresh 52-week high. The metal stock has been on a strong upward run, gaining around 20% in the last five trading days and nearly 40% over the past month.

Why Hindustan Copper Shares Are Rallying

The sharp rise in Hindustan Copper's share price is mainly because of the record-breaking rally in copper prices across domestic and global markets. Copper has been trading at all-time highs due to strong demand, supply constraints and optimism around the global energy transition. As a direct play on copper prices, Hindustan Copper benefits immediately from higher realisations.

Hindustan Copper Share Price Today

Hindustan Copper shares were trading at around Rs. 468.85, up Rs. 32.30 or 7.40% at the time of writing. The stock has delivered impressive returns across timeframes, gaining 21.56% in the past five days, 42.46% in the past month and over 72% in the last six months. The momentum has remained strong, with the stock surging nearly 11.5% in the last three sessions (Dec 23-24).

Copper Prices Today on MCX

Copper prices extended gains on December 26, continuing their strong upward trend after a brief consolidation. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), copper futures were trading at around Rs. 1,204.35, up 4.13% at the time of writing.

Global Copper Prices Hit Record Highs

In the international market, copper prices have climbed to multi-month and near-record levels. According to Trade Economics, "Copper futures advanced more than 3% to around $5.7 per pound in late December, extending gains to a five-month high as global markets reacted to strong demand and supply constraints."

Prices have also been supported by a weaker US dollar, making raw materials more affordable for international buyers, while concerns over potential US tariff reviews in 2026 have added to fears of supply tightness.

Hindustan Copper Q2 Results

Hindustan Copper's strong Q2 FY2025-26 results have further supported the rally in the stock. The company reported consolidated revenue of around Rs. 718 crore, with a 39% year-on-year jump. Net profit surged over 80% YoY to approximately Rs. 184-186 crore, driven by higher copper prices, better operational efficiency and improved EBITDA margins.