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CIL, Hindustan Zinc winners in 5th round of critical mineral block auction

The auction saw 10 out of 15 critical mineral blocks successfully bid for, including potash, halite, graphite, REE, and vanadium blocks across several states

Dolat Capital sets Rs 564 as target price for Hindustan Zinc, 'buy' rating

Domestic brokerage expects company to gain from cost control and base metal expansion

Hindustan Zinc fertiliser plant likely to be operational by FY27: Chair

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) is likely to begin the operation of its fertilizer manufacturing plant in Rajasthan by the next financial year, company's chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar has said. The company is making its entry into fertilizer production by setting a 0.5 million tonnes (MT) per annum manufacturing plant at Chanderiya in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. "Diversification is central to our growth strategy. Last year, we commissioned a 30 KTPA zinc alloy plant, significantly expanding our value-added products (VAP) portfolio. Including alloys, VAP now contributes 22 per cent to our total business. We are also entering the fertilizer segment with a (diammonium phosphate/nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium) plant expected to become operational by FY27," she said in a recent letter to shareholders. The plant aims to support farmers' needs through production and sale of DAP fertilizer currently being imported, according to the company's Q4 investor ...

Hindustan Zinc Q4FY25 results: Net profit rises 47.4% to ₹3,003 crore

The zinc and silver producer's total revenue from operations jumped by 20.4 per cent to ₹9,087 crore in the January-March quarter on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis

Q4 results today: Reliance, Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Zinc on Apr 25

Q4 FY25 company results today: Reliance Industries, Tata Tech, RBL Bank, Motilal Oswal Financial, and Poonawalla Fincorp will be among 37 firms to post earnings reports for the January-March quarter

Hindustan Zinc Q4FY25 results: Net profit jumps 47% to ₹3,003 crore

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Friday reported a 47.3 increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 3,003 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 on the back of higher income. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,038 crore in the year-ago period. Income of the company during the latest January-March quarter increased to Rs 9,314 crore from Rs 7,822 crore in the year-ago period, HZL said in a filing to BSE. In a statement the company said that it was its "best-ever fourth quarter profit after tax of Rs 3,003 crore, up 47 per cent Y-o-Y". "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," company's Chief Executive Officer Arun Misra said. HZL's Chief Financial Officer Sandeep Modi said despite the global uncertainties, including recent market volatility from the ongoing trade war, the company's fundamentals .

Vedanta fined Rs 71 crore for illegal fly ash disposal in Odisha

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) has said that State Pollution Control Board, Odisha, has asked it to deposit a compensation of Rs 71.1 crore for unauthorised disposal of fly ash. Fly ash is a fine, powdery waste material created when coal is burned in power plants. "The issue pertains to allegation for unauthorised disposal of fly ash. The Member Secretary requested the company to deposit the environmental compensation of Rs 71,16,53,320," Vedanta has said in a filing to BSE. It said it intends to take legal recourse in the present matter before the appropriate forum. "The company is hopeful of a favorable outcome thereof and does not expect the said Order to have any material financial impact on the company," the filing said. Vedanta Ltd, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Ltd, is one of the world's leading natural resources companies spanning across India, South Africa, Namibia, Liberia, UAE, Korea, Taiwan and Japan with significant operations in oil and gas, zinc, le

Why are metal stocks falling? Lloyds Metals, SAIL, HZL, Nalco dip up to 18%

Of the 15 stocks in the Nifty Metal Index, five stocks, including Hindustan Copper, Nalco, Hindalco, JSL, and NMDC, hit fresh 52-week lows

Hindustan Zinc Q4 growth: Firm reports 4% rise in mined metal production

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd has reported 4 per cent rise in mined metal production at 3,10,000 tonne in the fourth quarter of FY25, over the year-ago period. The company's mined metal output was 2,99,000 tonne in the fourth quarter of FY24. The company said that it recorded "mined metal production of 310 kt ....driven by higher mined metal grades, mills recovery and increase in production at Agucha and Zawar mines." The company's refined zinc production was at 2,14,000 tonne and lead production was at 56,000 tonne. However, the saleable silver production declined to 177 metric tonne during the quarter. The company's wind power generation for 4QFY25 was up 3 per cent to 63 million tonne (MU). Hindustan Zinc Ltd is the world's largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer.

Stocks to Watch on Apr 3, 2025: IT, auto, pharma, Central Bank, Muthoot Fin

Stocks to Watch on Apr 3, 2025: As the US imposed ;reciprocal tariffs' IT, Pharma and auto related stocks will be in focus

Vedanta board approves appointment of Rajiv Kumar as CEO of aluminium biz

Vedanta on Wednesday said its board has approved the appointment of Rajiv Kumar as CEO of its aluminium business. The development comes at a time when Vedanta is demerging its businesses, including its aluminium business, into four independent entities. "The board of directors at its meeting held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, has inter alia considered and approved appointment of Rajiv Kumar as CEO - Aluminium Business and designating him as senior management personnel at Vedanta Ltd effective March 26," the company said in a regulatory filing. On recommendation of the nomination and remuneration panel, the board has approved the appointment of Kumar for three years. Prior to joining Vedanta, Kumar was with Tata Steel. He has over three decades of experience in the steel and mining sectors. "He will lead overall strategy for the Aluminium business including an effective demerger approach for maximising value, development of strategic alliances to fast-track business delivery as wel

Derivatives inclusion puts Hindustan Zinc, PNB Housing, Inox Wind in focus

Already, Hindustan Zinc and Inox Wind have rallied over 10 per cent each since March 6, when NSE issued a notification pertaining to their futures and options (F&O) inclusion

Stocks to watch, Mar 3: Auto stocks, Coal India, Hindustan Zinc, ACME Solar

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Hindustan Zinc on track to double metal production to 2 MTPA: Chairperson

Vedanta Group firm Hindustan Zinc aims to double its metal production to two million tonnes per annum (MTPA) within the next five years, Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said. "With India's expansion in steel capacity and a strong focus on infrastructure, Hindustan Zinc is on track to double its production to two MTPA by 2030, as our zinc plays a critical role in steel galvanisation," Hebbar said in a letter to shareholders. The company's current metal production capacity is 1.1 MTPA. The company, she said, is also expanding into critical minerals and has been declared the preferred bidder for several blocks across the country. Hindustan Zinc's roaster and fertilizer plant projects are on track, strengthening its growth pipeline. "Our record-breaking production numbers are backed by highly digitalised and automated operations that continue to set industry benchmarks. Be it our tele-remote operations allowing us to operate underground mines from the surface or advanced robotics in

Limited near-term upside in Hindustan Zinc stock; firm aiming for expansion

The improvement was due to higher metal grades and better domestic coal availability, supported by increased renewable energy

Hindustan Zinc Q3FY25 results: Net profit rises 32%, revenue up 18%

The company expects to end FY25 with a capital expenditure of Rs 1,500-1,600 crore, said Sandeep Modi, chief financial officer of the company

Hindustan Zinc Q3FY25 results: Net profit rises 32% to Rs 2,678 crore

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd on Tuesday reported a 32 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,678 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 on the back of higher income. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,028 crore in the year-ago period, Hindustan Zinc said in a regulatory filing. The consolidated income of the company in the October-December period rose to Rs 8,832 crore, over Rs 7,606 crore in the year-ago period. The total expenses of the company during the third quarter rose to Rs 5,305 crore, from Rs 4,937 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. "Profit after tax for the quarter stood at Rs 2,678 crore, up 32 per cent Y-o-Y and 15 per cent Q-o-Q in line with the higher EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)," the company said in a statement. The total revenue from operations during the quarter was at Rs 8,614 crore, up 18 per cent Y-o-Y driven by higher zinc and silver prices and strong ...

Hindustan Zinc likely to turn net debt-free by FY26: Ventura Securities

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) is likely to turn net debt-free by the next financial year despite significant investment in capacity expansion, according to a report. According to brokerage firm Ventura Securities global demand for base metals -- zinc and lead, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6/7 per cent... Domestically, India is a net exporter of zinc while having a deficit in lead supplies. Both these circumstances are favourable to HZL. "HZL is expected to turn net debt-free by FY26," it said. The country's largest producer of zinc, lead and silver had earlier said that it expects to reduce its debt to about Rs 2,000 crore by March-end from about Rs 6,000 crore at the end of the September quarter. Silver is fast gaining traction for investment demand and its use cases in industrial applications is only rising. The timely expansion in silver production capacities augers well given the exploding demand, the report said. HZL has planned capacity expansion of Rs 16,0

Hindustan Zinc shares up 13% in two weeks, rally likely to continue

Company's cost-saving measures and debt reduction expected to boost company's margin

Hindustan Zinc share price gains 3% after Q3FY25 update; check details here

Shares of Hindustan Zinc rose 3 per cent at Rs 466.75 a piece on the BSE in Friday's intraday trade