Hindustan Zinc Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025, showing steady performance across key metrics. Backed by robust margins and operational efficiencies, the company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹2,649 crore in Q2 FY26 and ₹4,883 crore for H1 FY26.
The results were approved by the Board during its meeting held from 12:00 noon to 2:10 PM on October 17, 2025, and were accompanied by a clean limited review report from auditors S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP.
For Q2 FY26, Hindustan Zinc reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹8,549 crore and total income of ₹8,787 crore. Profit before tax stood at ₹3,542 crore, with a net profit of ₹2,649 crore.
The company maintained a healthy 40% operating margin and a 30% net profit margin. Basic and diluted EPS were ₹6.27. Segment revenue was led by Zinc, Lead, and Silver operations, contributing ₹8,235 crore, while wind energy added ₹47 crore.
In H1 FY26, revenue rose to ₹16,320 crore from ₹16,095 crore YoY. Profit after tax increased to ₹4,883 crore compared to ₹4,672 crore in H1 FY25. EPS for the half-year was ₹11.45, up from ₹11.02 YoY. Operating cash flow remained strong at ₹5,580 crore, with a net cash position of ₹91 crore by September-end despite a dividend payout of ₹4,225 crore in June 2025.
As of September 30, 2025, total consolidated assets stood at ₹35,595 crore, with net worth at ₹13,697 crore. Short-term borrowings amounted to ₹5,928 crore, with a total debt-to-asset ratio of 0.30x and a debt-equity ratio of 0.78x.
The current ratio was 1.21x and DSCR at 3.54x, indicating a comfortable liquidity position. Inventory and debtor turnover ratios remained high at 3.86x and 111.78x, respectively.
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Earlier in FY26, the Board declared an interim dividend of ₹10 per share, aggregating ₹4,225 crore. The company also progressed on renewable power sourcing under PDA 3 with Serentica, committing ₹49 crore for a 530 MW RTC renewable supply agreement.
Regarding recent short-seller allegations against the Vedanta Group, management reaffirmed compliance and transparency, and auditors issued an unmodified opinion with a reference to the matter.
On October 17, 2025, Hindustan Zinc share price opened at ₹509.20 on NSE, above the previous close of ₹506.70. During the day, it surged to ₹510.55 and dipped to ₹496.40. The stock is trading at ₹502.65 as of 2:31 PM. The stock registered a moderate decline of 0.80%.
Over the past week, it has declined by 0.57%, over the past month, it has moved up by 10.51%, and over the past 3 months, it has moved up by 15.00%.
Hindustan Zinc’s Q2 and H1 FY26 results demonstrate consistent earnings, healthy margins, and strong operational control. With solid balance sheet metrics, focused capital discipline, and clean auditor reviews, the company remains firmly positioned in the metal and mining sector despite external noise.
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Published on: Oct 17, 2025, 4:27 PM IST
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