Hindustan Zinc Q2 FY27 Earnings Call Transcript Released
Hindustan Zinc released its Q2 FY27 earnings call transcript. The company reported record quarterly EBITDA of ₹9,285 crore and net profit of ₹6,412 crore. Revenue surged 77% YoY to ₹15,093 crore. Zinc cost of production improved by 29% to $703/ton, with revised full-year guidance of $825-$850/ton. Mined metal production rose 5% and refined metal production 7%.
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Hindustan Zinc Limited has released the transcript of its earnings call for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The call, held on October 19, 2026, featured insights from CEO Mr. Amarendu Prakash and CFO Mr. Amit Gupta.
Mr. Prakash highlighted a strong operational and financial performance, emphasizing safety with zero fatalities and an increased renewable energy consumption of 27%, aiming for 35%. The company is also progressing with its ESG initiatives, including electric vehicles and plantation drives. He noted the strong Indian economic outlook and favorable zinc and silver market fundamentals, with projected deficits. Operational highlights include a 5% year-on-year rise in mined metal production and a 7% rise in refined metal production. The zinc cost of production improved by 29% to $703 per ton, leading to a revised full-year guidance of $825-$850 per ton. Saleable silver production increased by 20% year-on-year.
Financially, the company reported a record quarterly EBITDA of ₹9,285 crore and a record net profit of ₹6,412 crore. Revenue from operations was ₹15,093 crore, up 77% year-on-year. The first half of FY27 also saw record performance with revenue at ₹28,840 crore, EBITDA at ₹17,359 crore, and net profit at ₹11,881 crore. The company generated ₹6,389 crore of free cash flow before growth capex and closed the quarter with a net cash balance of ₹11,268 crore.
Growth projects, including a 250 KTPA integrated zinc expansion and a 10 million tons per annum tailing reprocessing plant, are on track. The company is focusing on AI-driven growth and technology. During the Q&A, details on hedging for Q3 and Q4 FY27 were provided, along with an update on capex spending in Q2 FY27 (₹1,200 crore for sustaining and ₹700 crore for growth). The company also shared its exploration plans for new critical mineral blocks and provided ore grade information (7.6%). Sales of lead concentrate generated ₹300 crore in revenue and ₹155 crore in profit during Q2 FY27. The company expressed confidence in meeting its silver production guidance for FY27.
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