Udaipur: Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, announced its financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025 (Hindustan Zinc Q2FY26).
The company achieved record operational and financial performance, underscoring its strong fundamentals and sustainable growth strategy.
Record Production and Cost Efficiency in Hindustan Zinc Q2FY26
During this quarter (Hindustan Zinc Q2FY26), the company delivered its highest-ever second-quarter mined metal production of 258 Kt, coupled with a five-year lowest zinc cost of production (excluding royalty) at $994 per tonne.
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These operational milestones reflect the company’s ongoing focus on efficiency, technology-led productivity, and cost optimization.
Hindustan Zinc Q2FY26: Strong Financial Performance with Record Revenue and EBITDA
Hindustan Zinc reported its best-ever second-quarter revenue from operations at US$ 979 million, representing a 10% increase quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 4% growth year-on-year (YoY).
The company also achieved its highest-ever Q2 EBITDA at US$ 512 million, rising 16% QoQ and 7% YoY, maintaining a robust EBITDA margin of 52%. Profit after tax stood at US$ 303 million, up 19% QoQ and 14% YoY.
Silver Remains Key Profit Driver in Hindustan Zinc Q2FY26
Silver continued to play a significant role in profitability, contributing nearly 40% of overall earnings. The company’s consistent focus on value creation resulted in total shareholder returns of 7% during the quarter.
Reflecting its growing investor confidence and market standing, Hindustan Zinc was added to the Nifty 100 and Nifty Next 50 indices, effective September 30, 2025.
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Strategic Milestone: India’s First Zinc Tailings Reprocessing Plant
In line with its commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles, the Board approved India’s first 10 Mtpa Zinc Tailings Reprocessing Plant, aimed at advancing resource circularity and promoting long-term growth.
Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, said: “We have achieved our best-ever second-quarter mined metal production with the lowest zinc cost of production in five years at $994 per tonne.
This milestone highlights the strength of our operational excellence, technology adoption, and our people’s dedication. Our inclusion into the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) as India’s first-ever member reinforces our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining.”
He further emphasized that as Hindustan Zinc embarks on its next phase of 2x growth expansion, it aims to recover value from every resource, drive circularity, and expand its portfolio of energy transition metals – contributing to India’s journey toward clean energy independence.
