Hindustan Zinc Q1 FY27 Profit Surges 145% to ₹5,469 Crore on Record Revenue
Hindustan Zinc reported a 145% YoY surge in Q1 FY27 net profit to ₹5,469 crore, driven by a record revenue of ₹13,747 crore (up 77% YoY). EBITDA rose 109% YoY to ₹8,074 crore. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹11 per share. Amarendu Prakash was appointed CEO, and Amit Gupta as CFO.
The results show exceptionally strong financial performance with record-breaking metrics across revenue, profit, and production. Leadership changes and a substantial dividend payout are material events for investors.
The company reported record financial results, including significant year-on-year growth in revenue, EBITDA, and net profit. Key leadership appointments and positive ESG developments also contribute to the positive sentiment.
Hindustan Zinc Limited announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company reported a record revenue from operations of ₹13,747 crore, an increase of 77% year-on-year, driven by higher metal prices, increased production, and a stronger dollar.
EBITDA for the quarter stood at a record ₹8,074 crore, up 109% year-on-year, due to increased metal production, higher prices, and lower costs. The industry-leading EBITDA margin was approximately 59%. Net profit surged by 145% year-on-year to ₹5,469 crore, reflecting the strong EBITDA performance.
The company achieved its highest-ever first-quarter mined metal production of 268 KT, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth. Refined metal production was 260 KT, up 4% YoY, with zinc production at 213 KT and lead at 47 KT. The lowest quarterly zinc cost of production was recorded at $851 per tonne, a 16% YoY improvement.
Silver production was 149 tonnes, flat year-on-year. The company also announced its first interim dividend of ₹11 per share, totaling ₹4,648 crore. Significant contributions were made to the national exchequer, amounting to approximately ₹6,450 crore.
In leadership updates, Mr. Amarendu Prakash has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director, effective August 01, 2026. Mr. Amit Gupta assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer from June 01, 2026.
ESG highlights include the Chanderiya mine receiving the Zinc Mark certification, inclusion in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index, deployment of India's first 250 metric tonne electric crane, and featuring in TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026 List. The company also signed MoUs to explore Hydrogen fuel and ecological restoration projects.
Commenting on the performance, the outgoing CEO, Arun Misra, highlighted the strong start to the year with record production and a focus on operational excellence. CFO Amit Gupta emphasized the robust profit surge driven by operational excellence and disciplined financial management.
Multiple project updates were provided, including the 510 KTPA Fertilizer plant and a hot acid leaching technology project expected by Q2 FY27. Expansion projects for refined zinc capacity and a tailings reprocessing plant are underway with expected completion in FY29 and FY28, respectively.
The company held an earnings conference call on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 16:00 hours IST.
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