Hindustan Zinc Q4 FY26 Production: Best Ever Quarterly & Annual Mined Metal
Hindustan Zinc achieved record production for 4QFY26 and FY26. Quarterly mined metal production reached 315 kt, and annual production hit 1,114 kt. Refined metal production was a record 282 kt in the quarter. Refined zinc production for FY26 was 851 kt.
Production numbers are a key indicator of operational efficiency and potential future revenue, impacting investor sentiment and potentially the company's stock performance.
The announcement highlights record-breaking production figures for both quarterly and annual periods, indicating strong operational performance and growth.
Hindustan Zinc Limited announced its production figures for the fourth quarter and the full year ended March 31, 2026. The company achieved its best-ever quarterly mined metal production of 315 kt in 4QFY26, marking a 2% increase year-on-year, driven by higher ore production and better grades.
For the full fiscal year FY26, Hindustan Zinc reported its highest-ever mined metal production at 1,114 kt, a 2% increase compared to FY25. Refined metal production for the quarter stood at a record 282 kt, a 5% rise, attributed to debottlenecking projects at Chanderiya and Dariba, improved operational efficiency, and higher plant availability. Refined zinc production for FY26 was also a best-achieved 851 kt, up 3% year-on-year.
Silver production in 4QFY26 was 176 metric tonnes, an 11% increase QoQ. For the full year, silver production was 627 metric tonnes. Wind power generation for the quarter was 56 MU, and for the full year, it was 372 MU, up 7% YoY.
Refined lead production for 4QFY26 was 55 kt, a slight decrease of 2% QoQ, and for FY26, it was 197 kt, down 13% YoY, mainly due to Pyro operations running partially on lead mode in the previous period and lower plant availability.
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