Hindustan Zinc Q1 FY27: Record EBITDA of ₹8,074 Crore, Net Profit ₹5,469 Crore
Hindustan Zinc reported record Q1 FY27 results with EBITDA at ₹8,074 crore and net profit at ₹5,469 crore. The company achieved its highest-ever Q1 mine metal production of 268,000 tons and refined metal production of 260,000 tons. Mr. Amarendu Prakash appointed CEO & Whole-Time Director from August 1, 2026. Secured REE & Yttrium block in Karnataka. Included in Dow Jones Emerging Markets Index.
The record financial performance, strategic diversification into rare earth elements, and significant sustainability achievements are material events that are likely to have a significant impact on the company's valuation and future prospects.
The company reported record financial results, including highest-ever EBITDA and net profit, along with strong operational performance and strategic advancements like securing a new mining lease and inclusion in a prestigious index. These factors indicate a positive outlook.
Hindustan Zinc Limited has reported a strong start to FY27 with record financial performance in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly EBITDA of ₹8,074 crore, a 109% year-on-year increase, and a record net profit of ₹5,469 crore, up 145% year-on-year. Revenue from operations also reached an all-time high of ₹13,747 crore, up 77% year-on-year.
The company achieved its highest-ever first quarter mine metal production of 268,000 tons and refined metal production of 260,000 tons, up 4% year-on-year. Zinc cost of production, excluding royalty, stood at USD 851 per ton, a 16% year-on-year decline. Silver production was 149 tons, contributing 46% to overall profitability.
Key strategic developments include securing a mining lease for a rare earth elements and Yttrium block in Karnataka, advancing the company's diversification into a multimetal enterprise. Hindustan Zinc also made significant progress in sustainability, with Rampura Agucha Mine receiving the Zinc Mark certification and renewable energy consumption increasing to 22%. The company was included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Emerging Markets Index for the first time.
In terms of leadership, Mr. Amarendu Prakash has been appointed as the CEO and Whole-Time Director, effective August 1, 2026. The company also noted its ongoing growth projects, including a 250 KTPA integrated zinc smelter at Debari and a hot acid leaching plant at Dariba, on track for completion in Q2 FY27.
The company's financial position remains strong with a net cash position of ₹5,572 crore. Hindustan Zinc paid an interim dividend of ₹11 per share in the first quarter. Looking ahead, the company remains focused on executing growth projects, maintaining cost competitiveness, and strengthening its resource base to deliver long-term shareholder value.
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