Hindustan Zinc Limited reported its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), showing a sequential decline in both revenue and profit.
Key Highlights (Q1 FY26 vs Q1 FY25 – YoY comparison):
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Revenue from operations: ₹7,771 crore, down from ₹8,130 crore last year.
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Total income: ₹8,050 crore, compared to ₹8,398 crore last year.
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Profit before tax & exceptional items: ₹2,985 crore, down from ₹3,114 crore.
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Net tax expense: ₹751 crore, compared to ₹769 crore.
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Net profit: ₹2,234 crore, compared to ₹2,345 crore in the same quarter last year.
Q1FY26 vs Q1FY25:
| Metric | Q1FY26 (₹ Cr) | Q1FY25 (₹ Cr) | YoY Change (%) |
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| Revenue from operations | 7,771 | 8,130 | 🔻 -4.4% |
| Total income | 8,050 | 8,398 | 🔻 -4.1% |
| EBITDA | 3,859 | 3,946 | 🔻 -2.2% |
| EBITDA margin | 49.7% | 48.5% | 🔺 +120 bps |
| Profit before tax & exceptional | 2,985 | 3,114 | 🔻 -4.1% |
| Net tax expense | 751 | 769 | 🔻 -2.3% |
| Net profit | 2,234 | 2,345 | 🔻 -4.7% |
| Total expenses | 5,065 | 5,284 | 🔻 -4.1% |
Expense Breakdown:
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Employee benefit expenses stood at ₹192 crore, slightly lower than ₹229 crore YoY.
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Depreciation & amortisation: ₹913 crore, up from ₹844 crore.
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Power & fuel costs: ₹632 crore, marginally down from ₹665 crore.
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Mining royalty: ₹909 crore, down from ₹962 crore.
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Finance costs: ₹240 crore, compared to ₹256 crore last year.
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Total expenses were ₹5,065 crore, down from ₹5,284 crore YoY.
The decline in profit was attributed to higher depreciation and relatively muted operating revenues, while cost management helped reduce overall expenses.
Hindustan Zinc continues to maintain a strong operating performance in the face of challenges in commodity prices and global market conditions.
