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Hindustan Copper shares rose 5% to ₹552.40 on Monday, outperforming the broader BSE Metal index, which was down 0.2% at 41,450.

The stock has also delivered a strong return over the past year. Hindustan Copper shares have risen from ₹242.20 to ₹552.40, marking a gain of 128.1%.

Hindustan Copper share price today

Hindustan Copper was among the gainers in the BSE Metal index during Monday's session. The stock was trading at ₹552.40 after rising 5%.

Other metal stocks also moved higher. Hindustan Zinc gained 1.7%, while Hindalco Industries rose 0.3%.

The broader BSE Metal index, however, was trading 0.2% lower at 41,450, showing that Hindustan Copper was outperforming the sector during the session.

Hindustan Copper vs BSE Metal index

Over the past 12 months, Hindustan Copper has gained 128.1%, while the BSE Metal index has risen 33.2%.

Stock / Index	1 year return
Hindustan Copper	128.1%
BSE Metal index	33.2%
Hindalco	48.0%
SAIL	36.7%
Hindustan Zinc	33.0%

Among the other BSE Metal index stocks, Hindalco gained 48%, SAIL rose 36.7% and Hindustan Zinc increased 33% over the same period.

Top losers in BSE Metal index

The broader metal sector had several stocks trading lower. NMDC fell 3.3%, while Apollo Tubes was down 0.6% during the session.

The BSE Metal index was at 41,450, down 0.2%, even as Hindustan Copper posted a 5% gain.

The latest move has taken Hindustan Copper's one year gain well above the return of the broader metal index. The supplied market data does not provide a specific reason for Monday's 5% rise.