Hindustan Zinc (500188) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved record operational and financial performance in Q1 FY27, with highest-ever revenue, EBITDA, and net profit, driven by strong output, cost leadership, and favorable commodity prices.

• Secured a mining lease for rare earth elements and yttrium in Karnataka, advancing diversification and supporting India's Critical Mineral Mission.

• Maintained global leadership in zinc and silver production, with significant profitability contribution from silver.

• Leadership transition announced: Mr. Amarendu Prakash appointed as CEO effective August 2026.

• Board approved unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Financial highlights

• Revenue from operations reached ₹13,747 crore, up 77% year-on-year and 1% quarter-on-quarter.

• EBITDA hit an all-time high of ₹8,074 crore, up 109% year-on-year, with a margin of 59%.

• Net profit reached a record ₹5,469 crore, up 145% year-on-year and 9% quarter-on-quarter.

• EPS for Q1 FY27 was ₹12.94.

• Interim dividend of ₹11 per share (₹4,648 crore) declared in April 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• Confident in achieving FY27 refined metal production guidance of 1.1 million tons, with no further major shutdowns planned.

• Doubling refined metal capacity to 2 MTPA by FY30, with major expansion projects underway.

• CapEx guidance for FY27 is $500–600 million, with major projects progressing as planned.

• Management continues to monitor regulatory changes and remains compliant with all obligations.

• Continued investment in growth projects with >18% IRR and diversification into critical minerals.