Vedanta Q4FY26 Production: Record Annual Aluminium & Zinc Output
Vedanta Limited reported record annual Alumina production (2,916 kt, +48% YoY) and Aluminium production (2,456 kt, +1% YoY) for FY26. Zinc India achieved record mined metal output (1,114 kt, +2% YoY) and refined zinc production (851 kt, +3% YoY). Copper cathode production was 170 kt (+15% YoY), and Ferro chrome production was 101 kt (+21% YoY).
Production numbers are a key indicator of operational efficiency and potential future revenue, but do not directly translate to immediate financial results. The positive trends suggest a favorable outlook for the company's core businesses.
The announcement highlights record-breaking production figures across multiple segments, including Aluminium, Alumina, and Zinc, indicating strong operational performance and growth.
Vedanta Limited has announced its production figures for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The company achieved its highest-ever annual Aluminium and Alumina production, with Alumina production at Lanjigarh refinery increasing by 104% year-on-year (YoY) to 882 thousand tonnes in Q4FY26 and 48% YoY for the full year to 2,916 thousand tonnes, reaching an exit run rate of 4 MTPA. Total Aluminium production for the full year was 2,456 thousand tonnes, a 1% YoY increase.
In Zinc India, Vedanta recorded its best-ever quarterly and annual mined metal production. Quarterly mined metal production stood at 315 thousand tonnes, up 2% YoY, and annual production reached 1,114 thousand tonnes, a 2% YoY increase. Refined zinc metal production also saw a record, with 851 thousand tonnes produced for the full year, up 3% YoY.
Other key highlights include record annual Iron Ore Pig Iron production at 895 thousand tonnes (+10% YoY), Copper cathode production at 170 thousand tonnes (+15% YoY), and Ferro chrome production at 101 thousand tonnes (+21% YoY). Power sales in Q4 increased by 43% YoY, driven by strong operational performance at the Athena and Meenakshi plants. The company also reported record quarterly billet and TMT production in its Steel segment.
Mined metal production from Zinc International for the full year increased by 27% YoY to 225 thousand tonnes, primarily due to higher ore production and better grades. However, Oil & Gas production saw a decrease, with average gross operated production for the full year at 87.2 kboepd, a 16% YoY decline.
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