Hindustan Zinc has reported its highest-ever second-quarter revenue and EBITDA for Q2 FY26, driven by strong metal production and cost efficiency. Profit after tax surged 19% quarter-on-quarter, reinforcing the company’s operational strength and shareholder value creation.
On October 17, 2025, Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company, announced stellar financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company posted a record revenue of ₹8,549 crore, up 10% QoQ and 4% YoY, and an EBITDA of ₹4,467 crore, up 16% QoQ and 7% YoY. PAT stood at ₹2,649 crore, marking a 19% QoQ and 14% YoY increase.
The company also achieved its best-ever mined metal production of 258 Kt and recorded a five-year low zinc cost of production at $994 per tonne. Silver contributed approximately 40% of overall profitability, further boosting margins. Hindustan Zinc’s EBITDA margin remained industry-leading at 52%, and the company delivered a 7% total shareholder return during the quarter.
Major takeaways:
Q2 FY26 revenue: ₹8,549 crore, highest ever
EBITDA: ₹4,467 crore, up 16% QoQ
PAT: ₹2,649 crore, up 19% QoQ
Mined metal production: 258 Kt, record high
Zinc cost of production at 5-year low of $994/tonne
Silver drives 40% of profitability
Sources: Hindustan Zinc, Business Today, WebIndia123, InvestyWise