Hindustan Zinc (VEDL Subsidiary) Reports Strong Q2 & H1 FY26 Unaudited Financial Results
Vedanta's subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc, reported strong Q2 and H1 FY26 unaudited financial results with increased net profit and EPS, alongside a declared interim dividend and a positive outlook on short-seller allegations.
As Hindustan Zinc Limited is a significant subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, its strong financial performance directly impacts VEDL's overall valuation and investor sentiment. The positive results, dividend declaration, and clarification on short-seller allegations are material to VEDL's financial health and market perception.
Hindustan Zinc Limited, a key subsidiary of Vedanta, reported an increase in both standalone and consolidated net profit and EPS for Q2 and H1 FY26. This positive financial performance, coupled with the management's strong rebuttal of short-seller allegations and progress on renewable energy sourcing, indicates a favorable outlook.
Vedanta Limited (VEDL) announced that its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), has submitted its unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. * Standalone Financial Highlights (Q2 FY26 vs Q2 FY25): * Revenue from operations for Q2 FY26 increased to ₹8,525 crore from ₹8,242 crore. * Net Profit for Q2 FY26 increased to ₹2,632 crore from ₹2,298 crore. * Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q2 FY26 rose to ₹6.23 from ₹5.44. * Standalone Financial Highlights (H1 FY26 vs H1 FY25): * Revenue from operations for H1 FY26 was ₹16,248 crore, a slight decrease from ₹16,372 crore. * Net Profit for H1 FY26 increased to ₹4,836 crore from ₹4,656 crore. * Basic EPS for H1 FY26 rose to ₹11.45 from ₹11.02. * Consolidated Financial Highlights (Q2 FY26 vs Q2 FY25): * Revenue from operations for Q2 FY26 increased to ₹8,549 crore from ₹8,252 crore. * Net Profit for Q2 FY26 increased to ₹2,649 crore from ₹2,327 crore. * Basic EPS for Q2 FY26 rose to ₹6.27 from ₹5.51. * Consolidated Financial Highlights (H1 FY26 vs H1 FY25): * Revenue from operations for H1 FY26 was ₹16,320 crore, a slight decrease from ₹16,382 crore. * Net Profit for H1 FY26 increased to ₹4,883 crore from ₹4,672 crore. * Basic EPS for H1 FY26 rose to ₹11.56 from ₹11.06. * Other Key Information: * HZL's Board of Directors approved these results in a meeting held on October 17, 2025. * HZL's Board had declared an interim dividend of ₹10 per equity share, totaling ₹4,225 crore, for FY2025-26 on June 11, 2025, with a record date of June 17, 2025. * HZL infused ₹49 crore for the period ended September 2025 as part of a Power Delivery Agreement (PDA 3) with Serentica Renewables India Private Limited. This agreement secures 530 MW of renewable power on a Round The Clock (RTC) basis for 25 years under a group captive arrangement. * Management addressed allegations made by a short seller subsequent to June 30, 2025, stating they are baseless, transactions have commercial substance, are duly approved, and the company remains compliant. No adjustments were deemed necessary for the financial results.
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