Hindustan Zinc Q4FY26: Record Revenue ₹13,544 Cr, Profit ₹5,033 Cr
Hindustan Zinc reported record Q4FY26 revenue of ₹13,544 crore and net profit of ₹5,033 crore. For FY26, revenue reached ₹40,844 crore and profit ₹13,832 crore. The company achieved its highest-ever mined metal production of 1,114 Kt for FY26 and the lowest zinc cost of production at $903/tonne for Q4FY26. It also highlighted its strong ESG performance and future growth plans.
The record-breaking financial results, operational efficiencies, and strategic growth initiatives presented by Hindustan Zinc are significant and are likely to have a substantial positive impact on investor confidence and the company's market standing.
The company reported record financial results (revenue, profit, EBITDA) for both the quarter and the full year, along with operational achievements like highest-ever mined metal production and lowest-ever production costs. Strong ESG performance and clear future growth strategies also contribute to a positive sentiment.
Hindustan Zinc Limited has announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a record revenue of ₹13,544 crore for the quarter, a significant increase of 49% year-on-year and 23% quarter-on-quarter. Net profit also reached a record high of ₹5,033 crore, up 68% year-on-year and 29% quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA stood at ₹7,747 crore, marking a 61% year-on-year and 27% quarter-on-quarter increase, with an industry-leading EBITDA margin of 57%.
For the full fiscal year FY26, Hindustan Zinc achieved its strongest year on record with a best-ever revenue of ₹40,844 crore, up 20% year-on-year. The company also posted its highest-ever EBITDA of ₹22,162 crore, a 27% year-on-year increase, and a record net profit of ₹13,832 crore, up 34% year-on-year. The company maintained strong free cash flow of ₹13,337 crore and a return on capital employed of approximately 67%.
Operationally, the company achieved its highest-ever mined metal production of 1,114 kilotonnes (Kt) for the fiscal year, a 2% year-on-year increase. Refined metal production for the year was the second-best ever at 1,048 Kt. The lowest-ever zinc cost of production (excluding royalty) was recorded at $903 per tonne for the quarter, a 9% year-on-year decrease, and $959 per tonne for the full year, a 9% year-on-year decrease.
The company also highlighted its unique positioning as the world's largest integrated zinc producer, Asia's first low-carbon 'green' zinc producer, and a significant player in the energy transition. Hindustan Zinc is focused on expanding its capacities, strengthening its cost leadership, diversifying its product portfolio, and progressing towards ambitious sustainability goals, including a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.
The investor presentation also detailed progress on various projects, including a 250 Ktpa integrated refined metal capacity expansion and India's first Zinc Tailings Reprocessing Plant. The company is committed to increasing its renewable energy share to 70% and expanding its critical mineral portfolio.
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