| TITLE |
Risk–Return Analysis of Selected Indian Metal Industry Companies |
| ABSTRACT |
The metal industry plays a crucial role in the economic and industrial development of India. Due to its cyclical nature, capital-intensive operations, and exposure to global commodity price fluctuations, investments in this sector are associated with varying degrees of risk and return. The present study undertakes a comprehensive risk–return analysis of selected Indian metal companies, namely Tata Steel Ltd., Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd., Hindalco Industries Ltd., Vedanta Ltd., Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., and NMDC Ltd. The study is based on secondary data covering a three-month period and applies quantitative tools such as average return, variance, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation to evaluate performance. The findings reveal significant variation in risk-adjusted returns among the selected companies. Tata Steel and Hindalco demonstrated relatively stable performance with moderate risk, while Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd. exhibited high volatility. Vedanta recorded negative average returns during the study period, indicating higher downside risk. The study concludes that coefficient of variation is a critical indicator for short-term investment decision-making in the metal sector and provides recommendations for investors based on empirical evidence. |
| AUTHOR |
P Jagadishwari, Dr. G Suresh Kumar
MBA Student, Department of MBA, CMR Technical Campus, Hyderabad, India
Assistant Professor, Department of MBA, CMR Technical Campus, Hyderabad, India |
| PUBLICATION DATE |
2026-03-29 19:53:56 |
| VOLUME |
14 |
| ISSUE |
1 |
| DOI |
DOI: 10.15662/IJMSERH.2026.1401029 |
| PDF |
pdf/2026/1/29_Risk–Return Analysis of Selected Indian Metal Industry Companies.pdf |
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