Hindustan Zinc Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Transcript Released
Hindustan Zinc released its Q4 and FY26 earnings call transcript. The company reported record full-year revenue of ₹40,844 crore and EBITDA of ₹22,162 crore. For FY27, mined metal production is projected at 1,150 KTPA and refined metal at 1,100 KTPA. The company achieved its lowest quarterly zinc cost of $903/ton in Q4 FY26.
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Hindustan Zinc Limited has released the transcript of its earnings call held on April 24, 2026, to discuss the financial performance for the fourth quarter and the full year ended March 31, 2026. The transcript is available on the company's website.
During the call, CEO Mr. Arun Misra shared operational highlights, including a record-breaking fourth quarter with the highest ever mined and refined metal production. The company also achieved record ore resources and reserves, along with securing three critical mineral blocks: potash, tungsten, and rare earths. Hindustan Zinc was recognized in the top 1% of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the ninth consecutive year, with progress noted in renewable energy consumption, electric vehicle deployment, and gender diversity. The Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter received the Zinc Mark and Copper Mark certification, making it India's first site to achieve this.
CFO Mr. Sandeep Modi presented the financial performance, highlighting record revenues of ₹40,844 crore and EBITDA of ₹22,162 crore for the full year FY26. The company achieved its lowest ever quarterly zinc cost of production (excluding royalty) at $903 per ton in Q4 FY26, and a five-year low for the full year at $959 per ton. Hindustan Zinc ended the year with a net cash position of ₹5,594 crore.
The company provided guidance for FY27, expecting mined metal production of 1,150 KTPA (+/- 10 KT) and refined metal production of 1,100 KTPA (+/- 10 KT). Refined silver production is expected to be 680 tons (+/- 10 tons).
Discussions also covered hedging strategies, with the company comfortable hedging 10-20% of its production, and the progress of growth projects, including the integrated zinc smelter at Debari and the tailings reprocessing plant at Rampura Agucha. The fertilizer project is on track for commissioning in early Q2 FY27.
The company also addressed questions regarding dividend payouts, brand fee/royalty fee, and the expansion plans, including the potential for a 600-700 KTPA smelter in one location.
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