Hindustan Zinc , a leading integrated producer of zinc, lead, and silver, has announced a bold expansion strategy aimed at doubling its metal production capacity over the next three to five years. The company plans to invest between Rs 30,000 crore and Rs 35,000 crore to achieve this significant growth.

Expansion Details

CEO Arun Misra revealed that Hindustan Zinc aims to increase its annual metal production from the current 1 million tonnes to 2 million tonnes. This ambitious plan is supported by the company's substantial ore reserves, which stand at 450 million tonnes, equivalent to 30 million tonnes of metal. These reserves are sufficient to sustain the planned expansion.

Operational Efficiency and Mining Capacity

To facilitate this growth, Hindustan Zinc is collaborating with an Australian mining consultant to boost operational efficiency by 30%. The company intends to increase its annual mining capacity from 17 million tonnes to 21-22 million tonnes. This expansion will involve both horizontal and depth extensions of existing mines, with plans to construct over 100 kilometres of tunnels annually.

Financial Strategy

Hindustan Zinc's expansion will be entirely self-funded, leveraging the company's robust financial performance. With an estimated annual profit after tax of Rs 10,000.00 crore, the company will not need to resort to debt financing for this massive undertaking.

Timeline and Implementation

The company has set an ambitious timeline for its expansion plans:

• All orders for new smelters, concentrators, and mine expansion will be placed by November 2025.
• The expansion is expected to be completed within three to five years.

Cost Management and Market Position

To maintain its competitive edge in the global market, Hindustan Zinc aims to keep production costs below $1,000.00 per ton. This cost-effective approach will be crucial as the company significantly increases its production capacity.

Market Response

Investors have responded positively to the announcement, with Hindustan Zinc's shares trading 2.66% higher at Rs 464.95 on the day of the news release.

This expansive growth plan underscores Hindustan Zinc's commitment to strengthening its position in the global metal market and capitalizing on the increasing demand for zinc, lead, and silver.

Hindustan Construction Company Limited (HCC) has clinched two significant contracts for the Patna Metro Rail Project, marking a major milestone in the company's infrastructure portfolio. The contracts, awarded by Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRCL), are valued at ₹2,566.00 crore and involve the construction of underground tunnels and stations for Phase I of the project.

Contract Details

The two contracts, worth ₹1,418.30 crore and ₹1,147.51 crore respectively, encompass the following scope:

• Construction of 10.67 km of underground tunnels using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM)
• Development of six metro stations
• Design and construction of twin tunnels using shield TBM
• Cut-and-cover tunnel construction
• Underground ramps at Mithapur and Rukanpura

Project Specifics

Package PC-05

• Twin tunnels
• Underground ramp at Mithapur
• Three stations: Vikas Bhawan, Vidyut Bhawan, and Patna Station

Package PC-06

• Underground ramp at Rukanpura
• Three stations: Rukanpura, Raja Bazar, and Patna Zoo

Both packages include architectural finishing, water supply systems, sanitary, and drainage works for stations along the Danapur-Khemnichak Corridor.

HCC's Metro Expertise

HCC's involvement in the Patna Metro project further solidifies its position as a key player in India's metro infrastructure development. The company's current metro projects include:

• Mumbai Metro Line III: 4 km of twin tunnels and four stations
• Indore Metro Phase-1: 5.66 km of twin tunnels by TBM and seven underground stations
• Chennai Metro: Two packages under execution

HCC has previously contributed to several major metro projects across India, including:

• Delhi Metro
• Bangalore Metro
• Mumbai Metro Line I
• Kolkata Metro

Company Background

HCC, with an engineering heritage spanning nearly a century, has played a crucial role in developing India's infrastructure. The company has been involved in constructing:

Currently, HCC focuses on three main infrastructure sectors: Transportation, Power, and Water.

Investor Relations

In a separate announcement, HCC informed that its management will be participating in a group meeting with investors and analysts on September 25, 2025. The meeting, organized by Arihant Capital, will be based on publicly available information and will not involve any Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI).

These new contracts and ongoing projects underscore HCC's continued commitment to India's infrastructure development and its strong position in the construction sector.