Metal Sector Q3FY25 earnings to be a mixed bag. Vedanta, Coal India among 8 top brokerage buys

Metal stocks are under focus as Q3FY25 earnings approach, with brokerages recommending select picks. Non-ferrous companies like NALCO, NMDC, and Hindalco are favored for strong margins. Steel companies, including JSPL and Tata Steel, face mixed profitability outlooks. Nomura expects price hikes and lower costs to aid non-ferrous companies, while steel faces pressure from lower prices.