NMDC June Iron Ore Output Jumps 44% YoY to 5.15 MT; Q1 FY27 Output at 15.10 MT

NMDC reported a 44% year-on-year increase in iron ore production for June 2026, reaching 5.15 MT. Sales for the month grew 11% year-on-year to 3.98 MT, reflecting continued demand for the company's iron ore. The performance underscores the company's strengthened mining operations during the period.

Monthly Performance Highlights

The June figures demonstrate a significant acceleration in production compared to the corresponding month of the previous year. The following table summarizes the key operational metrics for June:

Metric:	Jun 2026	Jun 2025	YoY Change
Iron Ore Production:	5.15 MT	3.57 MT	+44%
Iron Ore Sales:	3.98 MT	3.58 MT	+11%

Q1 FY27 Cumulative Performance

For the first quarter of FY27, NMDC's cumulative iron ore production stood at 15.10 MT, while total sales for the quarter reached 11.75 MT. The quarterly figures reflect the company's sustained operational output across its mining facilities during the period.

Metric:	Upto Jun 2026	Upto Jun 2025
Cumulative Production:	15.10 MT	11.99 MT
Cumulative Sales:	11.75 MT	11.51 MT

The strong year-on-year growth in June production, combined with the quarterly output figures, highlights NMDC's operational scale during Q1 FY27. The 44% production growth in June stands out as a notable achievement within the quarter's overall performance.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-0.70%	-1.94%	-5.50%	+5.98%	+15.89%	+101.79%

NMDC shares have seen significant block trade activity across exchanges, with two separate transactions collectively aggregating to approximately ₹74.40 crores. The trades were executed at prices of ₹86.30 and ₹85.26 per share respectively, reflecting continued institutional interest in the stock.

Block Trade Details

The following table summarises the key parameters of both block trades executed on the exchanges:

Parameter:	Trade 1	Trade 2
Exchange:	NSE and BSE	NSE
Number of Shares:	~6,277,958	~2,371,337
Trade Price:	₹86.30 per share	₹85.26 per share
Total Trade Value:	₹54.18 crores	₹20.22 crores

Overview of the Transactions

Block trades of this nature are typically executed by institutional investors or large market participants and are carried out outside the regular order book to minimise market impact. The first transaction, executed across both NSE and BSE, involved approximately 6,277,958 shares at ₹86.30 per share, totalling ₹54.18 crores. A subsequent trade on the NSE involved approximately 2,371,337 shares at ₹85.26 per share, amounting to ₹20.22 crores. Such transactions are closely monitored by market observers as they may reflect portfolio rebalancing or strategic positioning by institutional entities.