Mumbai, July 31, 2025: Vedanta Limited (BSE: 500295 | NSE: VEDL) reported a stellar Q1 performance for FY26, showcasing a 13% year-on-year (YoY) increase in profit after tax (adjusted) to ₹5,000 crore, driven by robust production growth, cost discipline, and operational excellence.
The company posted its highest-ever first-quarter EBITDA at ₹10,746 crore, up 5% YoY. EBITDA margin also improved by 81 bps YoY to 35% — the highest in the last 13 quarters.
📊 Financial Highlights
| Metric | Q1 FY26 | Q1 FY25 | % YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹37,434 Cr | ₹35,239 Cr | +6% |
| EBITDA | ₹10,746 Cr | ₹10,275 Cr | +5% |
| Adjusted PAT | ₹5,000 Cr | ₹4,433 Cr | +13% |
| Reported PAT | ₹4,457 Cr | ₹5,095 Cr | -13% |
| EBITDA Margin (Ex-Copper) | 35% | 34% | +81 bps |
🏭 Operational Highlights
- Alumina production: 587 KT, up 9% YoY
- Zinc India: Highest ever Q1 mined metal production at 265 KT
- Zinc International: 50% YoY increase in production
- Ferrochrome production: Up 35% YoY
- Copper cathode output: Up 119% YoY
- Power sales: Up 33% QoQ
- Merchant power capacity: Reached 3.83 GW after commissioning 950 MW
💬 Leadership Commentary
Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta:
“Our Q1 performance has set a strong foundation for the year ahead. We achieved the lowest cost in hot metal and zinc production and ramped up alumina and power capacities. Looking forward, our expansion projects will further fuel our momentum.”
Ajay Goel, CFO, Vedanta:
“With ₹10,746 Cr EBITDA and a PAT of ₹5,000 Cr, Vedanta has delivered resilient financials. Our debt cost reduced by 130 bps, and our liquidity position remains strong with ₹22,137 Cr in reserves.”
🌱 ESG Milestones
- Hindustan Zinc ranked in top 1% globally in S&P Sustainability Yearbook 2025
- Renewable Energy PDAs: 1,906 MW
- Gender Diversity: 22% (vs 20% YoY)
- Tree Plantation: 0.5 million trees this quarter (3.5M total so far)
- Water Recycling Rate: 48%
- CSR Impact: ₹94 Cr spent, impacting over 2 million lives
💸 Strong Balance Sheet
- Net Debt/EBITDA: 1.3x
- Cash & Equivalents: ₹22,137 Cr (+33% YoY)
- Credit Ratings: AA by both CRISIL & ICRA
- Interim Dividend: ₹7/share
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