Hindustan Zinc 3Q PAT Rises 46% YoY to Rs 39.16 billion

20 Jan 2026 CW Team

Hindustan Zinc has recently reported its highest-ever quarterly profit after tax of Rs 39.16 billion in 3Q FY26, marking a 46 per cent year-on-year rise, supported by record revenue and EBITDA. Quarterly revenue touched an all-time high of Rs 109.80 billion, up 27 per cent YoY, while EBITDA stood at Rs 60.87 billion, delivering an industry-leading margin of 55 per cent.

Operational performance remained strong, with mined metal production at 276 kt and refined metal output at 270 kt. Cost discipline was a key driver, with zinc cost of production falling to a five-year low of USD 940 per tonne. Silver output of 158 MT contributed 44 per cent to profits, strengthening the company’s exposure to rising silver demand.

For the nine-month period, Hindustan Zinc posted revenue of Rs 273 billion and profit after tax of Rs 87.99 billion, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s lowest-cost and most profitable zinc producers.

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