Hindustan Zinc reported revenue from operations of ₹40,844 crore for FY26, marking a 20% increase year-on-year. The zinc and silver producer also recorded an EBITDA of ₹22,162 crore, reflecting a 27% expansion in operating profits during the fiscal year.

The company’s economic value retained stood at ₹17,597 crore, while profit before tax reached ₹18,508 crore. Net tax expense was ₹4,676 crore, resulting in a profit for the year of ₹13,832 crore. The board approved a dividend payout of ₹4,225 crore, contributing to the national exchequer with ₹18,855 crore in taxes and royalties.

Strategic milestones and governance

Hindustan Zinc became the first Indian metals and mining company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) in August 2025. This membership aligns the company with global best practices in responsible mining. Additionally, the Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter and Rampura Agucha Mine became India’s first sites to receive Zinc Mark certification, validating their environmental and social performance.

The company launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low-carbon zinc product, which features a carbon footprint 75% lower than the industry average. Supply agreements were signed across multiple customer segments, positioning EcoZen as a key driver for future commercial growth.

Sustainability and operational highlights

The report details significant progress towards Sustainability Goals 2030. Renewable energy share in the power mix increased to 18%, with a target of 70% by FY28. Water positivity reached 3.32x, driven by initiatives such as rainwater harvesting and treated water recycling.

Note: FY25 EBITDA derived from PBDIT less depreciation/other items as per standard reporting context or estimated based on trend if exact FY25 EBITDA not explicitly isolated in summary, but source states EBITDA ↑ 27%. Source provides FY25 Revenue ₹34,083 cr. Source does not explicitly list FY25 EBITDA absolute value in the snippet provided, only the % change for FY26. However, source lists FY25 PBDIT ₹18,371 cr. To be strictly accurate to source data provided: The source explicitly states "EBITDA (↑ 27%)" for FY26. It does not provide the absolute FY25 EBITDA figure in the text block, though it gives FY25 PBDIT. I will omit the absolute FY25 EBITDA in the table to avoid calculation, or use PBDIT if clearer. Let's stick to explicit figures.

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What the numbers show

The divergence between revenue growth (20%) and EBITDA growth (27%) indicates improved operational leverage and cost efficiency during FY26. Furthermore, the company’s free cash flow from operations stood at ₹13,337 crore, demonstrating strong cash generation capacity alongside its capital expenditure commitments for renewable energy and capacity expansion.

Hindustan Zinc will announce its financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, on Monday, October 19, 2026. The company has scheduled an earnings conference call for the same day at 16:00 hours IST to discuss its performance.

The results for the period ending September 30, 2026, will be available on the company's website following the announcement. Senior management will address questions regarding the quarter's operational and financial metrics during the conference call.

Earnings call details

The earnings conference call is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026. Participants can join via internet registration or dial-in numbers provided below. Playback facilities will be available from October 19 to October 26, 2026.

About the company

Hindustan Zinc is a Vedanta Group company and the world's largest integrated zinc producer. It holds approximately 74% of the primary zinc market share in India and supplies to more than 30 countries. The company is also among the top 10 silver producers globally.

In recent developments, Hindustan Zinc was recognized as the world's most sustainable company in the metals and mining category by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 for the third consecutive year. It became the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) in 2025. The company launched EcoZen, Asia's first low-carbon green zinc brand, and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.