Hindustan Zinc Q4 FY26: Revenue ₹13,544 crore (record), EBITDA ₹7,747 crore, PAT ₹5,033 crore. Mined metal 315 KT, refined metal 282 KT. FY26 cost of production $959/ton — 5-year low. Record HSD and silver production. Company investing in 250 KTPA smelter expansion with potential 1M ton smelter under evaluation. Management sees tight zinc market conditions supportive of prices.
Q4 FY26: Records Across the Board
| Metric | Q4 FY26 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹13,544 crore (record) |
| EBITDA | ₹7,747 crore |
| PAT | ₹5,033 crore |
| Mined Metal Production | 315 KT |
| Refined Metal Production | 282 KT |
| FY26 Cost of Production | $959/ton (5-year low) |
The combination of record production volumes, record revenue, and the lowest cost in five years is the strongest result possible for a commodity miner — it means volume growth and margin expansion are happening simultaneously.
What Management Said
Zinc and lead market tight: Management described zinc and lead market conditions as tight, with supply growth limited relative to demand. The energy transition is driving zinc demand — zinc is the primary coating for galvanised steel used in solar panel frames, EV battery casings, and electrical infrastructure. Management sees this structural demand as supportive of prices over the medium term.
Silver demand from solar and electronics: Silver demand remains strong from solar manufacturing and electronics. Supply growth is limited (silver is primarily a by-product of base metal mining). Hindustan Zinc's silver production provides a meaningful revenue diversification from pure zinc exposure.
Expansion conviction: The 250 KTPA smelter expansion and the 1M ton smelter evaluation reflect management's conviction that zinc demand will grow structurally. They are investing at the bottom of the cost curve — $959/ton means they remain profitable even if zinc prices correct significantly.
Macro risk acknowledged: Management flagged geopolitical volatility and global macroeconomic uncertainties as headwinds. Input cost pressure (diesel, propane, chemicals) from inflation is a watchpoint. Natural gas shortage is causing marginal cost increases.
Key Takeaways
- Record Q4 FY26 across revenue, EBITDA, PAT — driven by volume growth + low cost + supportive prices
- FY26 cost of production $959/ton — 5-year low, world-class cost competitiveness
- Zinc demand structurally supported by galvanised steel for energy infrastructure (solar, EV, grid)
- 250 KTPA smelter expansion in progress; 1M ton smelter under evaluation
- Silver provides meaningful by-product revenue diversification
- Key risk: geopolitical volatility and potential input cost inflation
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