Hindustan Zinc Contributes Rs 900 Bn to Exchequer in 5 Years

02 Jul 2025 CW Team

This marks a 44 per cent increase in contributions compared to the previous year, bringing Hindustan Zinc’s cumulative contribution to the exchequer over the past five years to Rs 876.16 billion. Despite volatility in global markets and fluctuating metal prices, the company has demonstrated unwavering focus on fiscal discipline, nation-building, and support for the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission. Hindustan Zinc takes great pride in providing voluntary disclosures about its tax contributions which supports India’s robust growth and socio-economic development.

This contribution to the exchequer was on the back of Hindustan Zinc’s record-breaking operational milestones. This includes highest-ever mined & refined metal production at 1,095 KT and 1,052 KT. The company recorded the four-year lowest zinc cost of production of $1,052/MT. Hindustan Zinc also surpassed 13.1 Mt metal reserves (net of 1.2 Mt production) for the first time while maintaining a mine-life of more than 25 years. These operational milestones further solidify Hindustan Zinc’s leadership in the global mining sector and its critical role in advancing India's industrial and infrastructure development.

Key Highlights from the Tax Transparency Report:

The 8th edition of the report offers a comprehensive breakdown of Hindustan Zinc’s tax contributions over the last five fiscal years:

Government Royalties & Levies (Rs 181.91 bn): Includes payments to the Rajasthan state government, District Mineral Foundation (DMF), and National Mineral Exploration Trust
Taxes on Income (Rs 123.93 bn): Comprising corporate income taxes as filed in statutory returns
Corporate Dividends to Government of India (Rs 216.27 bn)
Indirect Taxes (Rs 275 bn): Includes CGST, SGST, and IGST from the sale of goods

Hindustan Zinc has consistently contributed an average of Rs 36 billion per year to the State of Rajasthan, reaffirming its deep economic partnership with the state through Royalties, DMF contributions, and other statutory levies.

The company engaged a Big 4 audit firm to provide independent assurance on the report, attesting the accuracy of its transparent disclosures. The independent assurance report forms part of the Tax Transparency Report, reinforcing Hindustan Zinc’s strong governance principles.

Tax transparency forms a core component of Hindustan Zinc’s broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda. Through its voluntary and proactive disclosures, the company aims to foster stakeholder confidence and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world's most sustainable metals & mining company for the second consecutive year by S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has contributed Rs 189.63 billion to the exchequer as per the company’s 8th Tax Transparency Report. The report reinforces Hindustan Zinc’s steadfast commitment to nation building and transparent governance. The contribution represents 56 per cent of the company’s revenue from operations, which plays a pivotal role in India’s economic development.This marks a 44 per cent increase in contributions compared to the previous year, bringing Hindustan Zinc’s cumulative contribution to the exchequer over the past five years to Rs 876.16 billion. Despite volatility in global markets and fluctuating metal prices, the company has demonstrated unwavering focus on fiscal discipline, nation-building, and support for the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission. Hindustan Zinc takes great pride in providing voluntary disclosures about its tax contributions which supports India’s robust growth and socio-economic development.This contribution to the exchequer was on the back of Hindustan Zinc’s record-breaking operational milestones. This includes highest-ever mined & refined metal production at 1,095 KT and 1,052 KT. The company recorded the four-year lowest zinc cost of production of $1,052/MT. Hindustan Zinc also surpassed 13.1 Mt metal reserves (net of 1.2 Mt production) for the first time while maintaining a mine-life of more than 25 years. These operational milestones further solidify Hindustan Zinc’s leadership in the global mining sector and its critical role in advancing India's industrial and infrastructure development.Key Highlights from the Tax Transparency Report:The 8th edition of the report offers a comprehensive breakdown of Hindustan Zinc’s tax contributions over the last five fiscal years:Government Royalties & Levies (Rs 181.91 bn): Includes payments to the Rajasthan state government, District Mineral Foundation (DMF), and National Mineral Exploration TrustTaxes on Income (Rs 123.93 bn): Comprising corporate income taxes as filed in statutory returnsCorporate Dividends to Government of India (Rs 216.27 bn) Indirect Taxes (Rs 275 bn): Includes CGST, SGST, and IGST from the sale of goods Hindustan Zinc has consistently contributed an average of Rs 36 billion per year to the State of Rajasthan, reaffirming its deep economic partnership with the state through Royalties, DMF contributions, and other statutory levies.The company engaged a Big 4 audit firm to provide independent assurance on the report, attesting the accuracy of its transparent disclosures. The independent assurance report forms part of the Tax Transparency Report, reinforcing Hindustan Zinc’s strong governance principles.Tax transparency forms a core component of Hindustan Zinc’s broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda. Through its voluntary and proactive disclosures, the company aims to foster stakeholder confidence and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world's most sustainable metals & mining company for the second consecutive year by S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

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