# Hindustan Zinc shares drop 4% as India allows large silver imports despite weak demand

- Source: Economic Times
- Published: 2026-10-23T05:23:20+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/hindustan-zinc-shares-drop-4-as-india-allows-large-silver-imports-despite-weak-demand/articleshow/135135402.cms
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Hindustan Zinc shares fell sharply on Friday after India issued permits to import 6,500 metric tonnes of silver over the next six months to meet festive-season demand. The move could ease domestic premiums amid weak demand, while silver futures declined around 3%. The stock is down over 18% so far in 2026.

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