Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), a Vedanta group firm, reported a sharp 47.3% rise in its consolidated net profit for the March 2025 quarter, reaching Rs 3,003 crore, driven by higher income and steady operational performance.This marks the company’s best-ever fourth-quarter profit, up from Rs 2,038 crore in the same period last year.
The company’s income for the January-March quarter rose to Rs 9,314 crore, compared to Rs 7,822 crore in the year-ago period, HZL said in a stock exchange filing on Friday.
The company said in a statement that it was its “best-ever fourth quarter profit after tax of Rs 3,003 crore, up 47 per cent Y-o-Y”.
Arun Misra, chief executive officer of HZL, attributed the strong performance to the company’s efficient operations and strategic focus. “As the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, we aim to meet rising domestic demand while maintaining our position as one of the lowest-cost producers globally and most resilient producers in the industry,” he said.
Chief financial officer Sandeep Modi added that the company remains confident despite global uncertainties. “With a strong balance sheet, structurally leaner cost base and clear strategic direction, Hindustan Zinc is well-positioned to navigate external headwinds and continue delivering consistent, industry-leading returns,” he noted.
Hindustan Zinc is a leading player in the global zinc market and ranks among the top five silver producers worldwide. It commands around 75% of India’s primary zinc market and supplies its products to over 40 countries.