Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) has reported its financial results for the second quarter of FY25, showcasing a robust growth trajectory. The company’s revenue from operations surged by 21% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹8,004 crore, up from ₹6,619 crore in the same quarter last year. Net profit for the quarter also demonstrated a solid increase of 35%, reaching ₹2,327 crore compared to ₹1,729 crore in Q2 FY24.
Key Highlights:
- Revenue from Operations: ₹8,004 crore, up 21% YoY.
- Net Profit: ₹2,327 crore, reflecting a 35% YoY growth from ₹1,729 crore in Q2 FY24.
- Total Expenses: ₹5,309 crore, compared to ₹4,709 crore in Q2 FY24, driven by higher depreciation, employee benefits, and power & fuel costs.
- EBITDA Margin: 40%, a significant improvement from 34% in Q2 FY24.
- Tax Expenses: ₹803 crore, up from ₹576 crore in Q2 FY24.
Hindustan Zinc’s robust performance in this quarter was driven by higher zinc and silver prices, improved production efficiency, and ongoing efforts to control costs.
For the half-year ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a total revenue of ₹15,897 crore, up from ₹13,730 crore in the corresponding period of FY24, and a net profit of ₹4,672 crore, up from ₹3,693 crore.
Outlook:
Hindustan Zinc continues to focus on operational efficiency, cost optimization, and growth initiatives to maintain its strong performance in the upcoming quarters. The company also announced investments in renewable energy projects to meet its long-term sustainability goals.
