Hindustan Zinc reported a 46.2% year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,916 crore in Q3FY26 from Rs Rs 2,678 crore reported in Q3FY25. The profit increase is on the back of higher commodity prices, increased production, and a stronger dollar.
Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc reported consolidated income of Rs 11,273 crore during Q3 as against Rs 8,832 crore reported a year earlier(Q3FY25).
Prices of spot silver soared 52.6% in the final quarter of 2025, underpinned by robust investment inflows and persistent supply constraints, while benchmark zinc prices in London rose 5.3%.
“Zinc and lead prices are forecast to stay resilient despite some nominal surplus,” the company said in an exchange filing.
Key highlights from Hindustan Zinc’s Q3FY36
India’s top refined zinc producer said its total expenses in Q3 rose to Rs 6,068 crore over Rs 5,305 crore reported in Q3FY25.
“The quarter marked a record performance, reflecting operational excellence and strong fundamentals with the company achieving its highest-ever third quarter metal production and 5-year lowest quarterly zinc cost of production of $ 940 per tonne,” Hindustan Zinc Chief Executive Officer Arun Misra said in the Q3 release.
As on December 31, 2025, the company had gross investments and cash and cash equivalents of Rs 9,342 crore, invested in high-quality debt instruments. Total borrowings outstanding as on December 31, 2025, were Rs 9,013 crore.
“Hindustan Zinc delivered a record financial performance for the quarter and nine months, with Q3 Profit after taxes (PAT) surging 48% sequentially to an all-time high of Rs 3,916 crore, driven by the highest-ever revenue and EBITDA. The contribution of our precious metal portfolio to profits rose to 44% during the quarter. With a strong balance sheet, cost leadership, disciplined execution, and industry-leading margins, we are well positioned to translate opportunity into sustained and superior shareholder returns,” company’s Chief Financial Officer Sandeep Modi said in the BSE release.
About Hindustan Zinc
Hindustan Zinc is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and is amongst the top five silver producers globally. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 77% of the primary zinc market in India.
Hindustan Zinc share price
The share price of Hindustan Zinc closed in green on Monday gaining 3.74% in the intra-day trade. The stock has gained 32.23% in past six days.