Hindustan Zinc Hits Fresh 52-Week High as Silver Breaks $65; Shriram Finance–MUFG Deal, Vedanta Demerger Lift Breakout Stocks (Dec 18, 2025)
Hindustan Zinc hit a new 52-week high of ₹587.65 on Wednesday, tracking record silver prices above $66/oz and a surge of over 120% in 2025. Jefferies initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and a ₹660 target, citing the company’s exposure to silver and zinc and low costs. The Sensex opened flat Thursday after three days of losses, despite gains in select metal and finance stocks.