The metals and mining sector serves as the backbone of India's industrial and infrastructural growth. The sector provides essential raw materials to various industries – from cement in construction to steel in the automobile sector.

• Infrastructure and Construction Demand: India's growing infrastructure development and construction boom will continue to fuel demand for metals such as steel, aluminium, and cement.
• Government Initiatives & Policy Reforms: Policy changes, including amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act and the introduction of offshore mineral exploration, are expected to enhance the sector’s growth.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflows: Significant FDI in mining and metallurgy is a positive indicator of global interest in India's resource sector, ensuring capital availability for expansion.
• Technological Advancements & Sustainability: Companies are increasingly focusing on sustainable mining practices, renewable energy usage, and strategic mineral exploration to support electric vehicle (EV) growth.

This smallcase comprises aluminium, copper, manganese, iron & steel and diversified companies to allow investors to efficiently track and invest in the metals and mining sector.