Jaipur: Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Friday reported over two-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,469 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 on the back of higher metal prices, and increased metal production.The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,234 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.“During the quarter, net profit stood at Rs 5,469 crore, up 145% y-o-y,” HZL said in a release here.The revenue of HZL rose by 71.6% to Rs 13,033 crore during the first quarter over Rs 7,591 crore in the year-ago period.The revenue from operations rose “driven by higher metal prices, increased metal production, lead concentrate sale, higher by-product realisation, and a stronger dollar,” HZL said.“Our debottlenecking initiatives continue to enhance refined metal production and reinforce our position as one of the world’s lowest-cost zinc producers. As demand for zinc continues to be driven by infrastructure and the energy transition, we remain committed to delivering responsible growth and long-term value for our stakeholders,” company’s Chief Executive Officer Arun Misra said.HZL Chief Financial Officer Amit Gupta said that Hindustan Zinc delivered a strong quarter. This performance reflects the company’s unwavering focus on operational excellence, cost competitiveness and disciplined financial management.“Backed by a strong balance sheet and prudent capital allocation, we remain well positioned to deliver consistent growth while continuing to generate sustainable long-term value for our stakeholders,” Gupta said.
