MUMBAI, April 24 -- A rally in silver prices, a weaker rupee and higher volumes drove a 67.6% year-on-year jump in Hindustan Zinc Ltd's profit for the January-March quarter (Q4FY26), with the metal contributing about 45% of earnings.

The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs.5,033 crore, while revenue rose 49% to Rs.13,544 crore on higher metal prices and improved realizations.

The "combination of lowest cost of production, strong output, and commodity tailwinds translated into all time high financial performance both the quarter and full year," said Arun Mishra, chief executive, Hindustan Zinc, in a post-earnings call.

Chief financial officer Sandeep Modi attributed the performance to higher production, strong by-product re...