Hindustan Zinc Q3 FY26 Profit Up 46% to ₹3,916 Crore
Hindustan Zinc reported a 46% increase in Q3 FY26 consolidated net profit to ₹3,916 crore on revenue of ₹10,980 crore. Nine-month consolidated profit rose to ₹8,799 crore. Standalone Q3 profit was ₹3,879 crore. Exceptional items included a ₹56 crore reversal and a ₹31 crore impact from new labor codes.
The results of a major subsidiary like Hindustan Zinc have a material impact on Vedanta Limited's overall financial performance, although the announcement is focused on the subsidiary's results.
The company reported a significant increase in net profit for the third quarter, indicating positive financial performance.
Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, announced its unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹3,916 crore for the quarter, a significant increase of 46% compared to the same period last year. Total income from operations for the quarter stood at ₹10,980 crore.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the consolidated net profit was ₹8,799 crore, up from ₹7,350 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Total income from operations for the nine-month period was ₹27,300 crore.
The company also reported standalone results, with a net profit of ₹3,879 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025. Total income from operations for the standalone results in the quarter was ₹10,922 crore.
Key exceptional items during the period included a reversal of ₹56 crore related to Environment and Health Cess and an incremental impact of ₹31 crore due to new Labour Codes, both recognized in the consolidated statement. The company also addressed allegations by a short seller, stating they are baseless and that no adjustments are required to the financial results.
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