Vedanta Share Price in Focus: Recorded Strong Production Across Segments in FY26

On April 6, 2026, Vedanta share price rose as much as 3%, reaching a day high of ₹708.50 at 09:35AM, after opening at ₹687.95 on BSE. The gain in Vedanta share price follows the release of production update for FY26. The company saw a strong operational performance driven by record production across key segments such as aluminium, zinc, and other industrial businesses. However, its oil and gas division continued to face headwinds.

Record Output in Alumina and Aluminium

The company achieved its highest-ever alumina production of 29.16 lakh tonnes, marking a sharp 48% year-on-year growth. This surge was primarily supported by a significant ramp-up at the Lanjigarh refinery.

Aluminium production also reached a record 24.56 lakh tonnes, largely attributed to improved operational efficiencies across facilities.

Zinc Business Delivers Steady Growth

At Hindustan Zinc, mined metal production touched a record 11.14 lakh tonnes, reflecting a 2% annual increase driven by better ore grades and higher volumes. Refined zinc output rose 3% year-on-year to 8.51 lakh tonnes, while quarterly mined metal production hit an all-time high of 3.15 lakh tonnes.

Mixed Trends in Silver Output

Silver production declined 9% year-on-year to 627 tonnes, although it recorded an 11% sequential increase in the March quarter, indicating some recovery in the latter part of the year.

Growth Across Other Industrial Segments

Vedanta also posted strong performance in several other verticals:

• Pig iron production reached a record 8.95 lakh tonnes, up 10% annually.
• Copper cathode output grew 15% to 1.70 lakh tonnes.
• Ferro chrome production jumped 21% to 1.01 lakh tonnes, supported by improved ore availability.

Power Business Sees Strong Momentum

Power sales rose 14% year-on-year to 18,571 million units. The March quarter saw a particularly strong performance, with a 43% annual increase driven by better plant efficiency and higher output.

Oil & Gas Remains a Weak Spot

Despite the strong overall performance, the oil and gas segment remained under pressure. Average gross operated production declined 16% year-on-year to 87.2 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (kboepd), mainly due to the natural depletion of mature fields.

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