New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd on Monday reported a 142 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,412 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, driven by higher metal prices, increased production & a stronger dollar.
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,649 crore in the year-ago period, it said in a BSE filing.
Revenue from operations increased 76.5 per cent to Rs 15,093 crore in Q2 FY27 from Rs 8,549 crore a year earlier. EBITDA rose 108 per cent to Rs 9,285 crore.
Chief Executive Officer Amarendu Prakash said record quarterly mined and refined metal production reflected the strength of the company's operations, assets and workforce. He added that the company would focus on disciplined growth, AI-led innovation and expanding its critical minerals portfolio to support India's energy transition.
Hindustan Zinc reported record second-quarter mined metal production of 2,71,000 tonnes, up 5 per cent year-on-year, while refined metal production rose 7 per cent to 2,64,000 tonnes.
Silver production increased 20 per cent year-on-year to 173 tonnes, contributing to profitability.
As of September 30, 2026, the company had gross investments and cash of Rs 17,439 crore, while outstanding borrowings stood at Rs 6,171 crore.
Chief Financial Officer Amit Gupta said the company remained committed to investing in growth, maintaining financial resilience and creating long-term shareholder value.
Hindustan Zinc is the world's largest integrated zinc producer and among the top 10 silver producers globally. It supplies more than 30 countries and holds about 74 per cent of India's primary zinc market.
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