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Hindustan Zinc slips 8% after Vedanta begins partial stake sale via OFS

Hindustan Zinc OFS: Vedanta will offload 3.2 per cent stake in HZL at a floor price of Rs 486 per share. This is at a 15-per cent discount to HZK's last closing price

Hindustan Zinc plans special dividend payout of Rs 8,000 cr to shareholders

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) plans to dole out a special dividend payout of Rs 8,000 crore to its shareholders in the current fiscal, according to sources. HZL's board is likely to meet on Tuesday to consider and approve the special dividend payment for this fiscal, they said. "Of this, around 30 per cent or Rs 2,400 crore may go to the Centre contributing to its non-tax revenues for the fiscal," sources in the know of the development said. The move follows the National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT) approval to transfer Rs 10,383 crore of general reserves to its retained earnings. This special dividend will be over and above the regular dividend of around Rs 6,000 crore, which HZL doles out every year. Apart from the government, this will also benefit promoter Vedanta Ltd, which holds around 65 per cent stake in HZL, and will receive around Rs 5,100 crore, which it may use to further de-leverage its balance sheet. Vedanta will also be selling up to a 3.31 per cent

Hindustan Zinc OFS base price set at Rs 486; 15.2% below firm's last close

Share sale by Vedanta to fetch Rs 6,500 cr

Vedanta raises OFS size of Hindustan Zinc, set to offload 3.31% stake

Mining conglomerate Vedanta on Wednesday said it has raised the offer-for-sale size of Hindustan Zinc and will now offload 3.31 per cent stake in the company, representing up to 14 crore shares. On Tuesday, the Vedanta board approved the sale of up to 11 crore shares or 2.60 per cent stake in Hindustan Zinc through offer-for-sale (OFS). "The duly authorised Committee of Directors of Vedanta Ltd , at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, has approved the sale of up to 14,00,00,000 equity shares of Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), representing 3.31 per cent of the issued and paid-up equity share capital of HZL, by way of an offer-for-sale," Vedanta said in a filing to BSE. At Wednesday's closing price of Rs 572.95 apiece on BSE, the sale of HZL's 14 crore shares will fetch Vedanta Rs 8,021 crore. At 11 crore shares, the amount would have been Rs 6,302 crore. At the end of the June quarter, Vedanta owned 64.92 per cent stake in HZL while the government had 29.54 per cent. Vedanta plans to .

Metal shares fall on adverse SC ruling; Tata Steel, Vedanta drop up to 6%

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the State governments' authority to levy taxes on mineral rights.

Hindustan Zinc dips 4% as Vedanta board okays 2.6% stake sale via OFS

Meanwhile, Hindustan Zinc has dismissed rumours of Rs 6,000 crore worth special dividend.

Vedanta board okays 2.6% OFS worth Rs 6,450 crore in Hindustan Zinc

Company to offload stake through the stock exchange route

Hindustan Zinc clarifies on reports of Rs 6,000 crore special dividend

Hindustan Zinc Limited said it was 'unable to comment' on media speculations of declaring a special dividend amounting to Rs 6,000 crore

Hindustan Zinc Q1 results: Net profit rises 19.4% to Rs 2,345 crore

The company clocked in the highest-ever first-quarter mined and refined metal production

Hindustan Zinc Q1FY25 results: Net profit rises 19% to Rs 2,345 cr

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Friday reported 19.3 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,345 crore for June quarter FY25. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 1,964 crore for the year-ago period. Income rose to Rs 8,398 crore from Rs 7,564 crore in the year-ago period, HZL said in a filing to BSE. Hindustan Zinc is the world's second-largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75 per cent of the primary zinc market in India.

Hindustan Zinc to explore avenues of zinc applications in batteries: Hebbar

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Monday said it is committed to being future-ready and will explore new avenues of zinc applications in batteries. The company will explore avenues of zinc applications in batteries alongside its focus on volume enhancement, reduction in cost of production and creating value for stakeholders, Hindustan Zinc Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said in a statement. Hindustan Zinc Ltd in its efforts to support the ongoing global energy transition and thrust on emerging clean tech, will explore new avenues of zinc applications in batteries, the statement added. "With the world undergoing an energy transition, developing climate-friendly technologies will be highly mineral intensive, and the metals and mining sector will have a big role to play to support this transition. "At Hindustan Zinc, we are committed to being future-ready and augmenting the supply of critical minerals, for India and for the world," she said. According to Hindustan Zinc

HZL market cap up nearly 477 times to Rs 2.8 trn, says Chairperson Hebbar

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Monday said its market capitalisation grew by nearly 477 times to reach about Rs 2.8 lakh crore from Rs 600 crore two decades ago. Speaking during the 58th Annual General Meeting on Monday, the company's Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said Hindustan Zinc's market capitalisation at about Rs 2.8 lakh crore is the highest among all metal and mining peers in the country. "This marks a growth of nearly 477 times in market capitalisation from a mere Rs 600 crore two decades ago," she said. In FY24, she said, the company achieved significant improvements in its operational efficiencies and saw a remarkable reduction in the cost of production. "We advanced into the first decile of the cost curve and recorded the lowest annual production cost in the past three years at USD 1,117 per tonne," she said. Hindustan Zinc is the world's second-largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies its products

Hindustan Zinc launches Asia's first low-carbon zinc brand, EcoZen

The automotive industry is a significant consumer of zinc, primarily for galvanisation to protect steel from corrosion

Vedanta's Hindustan Zinc contributes Rs 13,195 cr to exchequer in FY24

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Monday said it has contributed Rs 13,195 crore to the exchequer in the last financial year, representing about 46 per cent of its total revenues. In FY 2023-24, Hindustan Zinc's total contribution to the exchequer stood at Rs 13,195 crores, the Vedanta group firm said in a regulatory filing. With this, HZL's cumulative contribution to the exchequer over the past five years stood at Rs 77,803 crore. "As our businesses grow, so will these numbers. At Hindustan Zinc, we are committed to continuing to do business with a purpose in a manner that is sustainable, transparent and creates value for all our stakeholders," Hindustan Zinc Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said. Over the past five years, that company has consistently contributed an average of approximately Rs 3,250 crore per year to Rajasthan in the form of royalties, contributions to the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), and other levies. "This substantial contribution underlines

Hindustan Zinc releases report on nature-related risks, climate change

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd on Monday said it has released a report that helps in identifying nature-related risks and assists the company in creating sustainable strategies to tackle climate change. The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report outlines nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities and allows for an assessment of the company's direct operations and upstream critical supply chain on nature, it said. It helps in identifying nature-related risks and assists the company in creating sustainable strategies, which is based on the dual approach of mitigating and adapting towards climate change, Hindustan Zinc said in a statement. "The launch of the country's first TNFD report underscores our commitment to responsible nature conservation. We are actively pursuing decarbonization and environment conservation efforts, as evidenced by our nature protection initiatives. By integrating sustainability into every aspect of our ...

Hindustan Zinc committed to partner with India's auto firms, says CEO

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc on Wednesday said it is committed to partner with the country's auto companies to "unlock zinc potential" and drive India's mobility. Zinc's usage in the automotive sector, through galvanised steel, offers significant fuel and emission savings by providing high degree of corrosion resistance to lightweight steel bodies, ensuring durable, long-lasting vehicles with longer anti-perforation warranty against corrosion. "Our zinc solutions are not only cost-effective and adaptable for complex designs but also environmentally responsible, making zinc a key material for a cleaner and more sustainable tomorrow," Hindustan Zinc CEO Arun Misra was quoted as saying in a statement. The company -- the country's largest and the world's second-largest zinc producer -- recently showcased its extensive product offerings for the automotive sector at the fourth Automotive Component Manufacturers' Association (ACMA) Raw Material Conclave & Exhibition. The company ...

Hindustan Zinc, AEsir Tech tie up for developing next-gen zinc batteries

Hindustan Zinc Ltd on Friday said it has partnered with US-based AEsir Technologies, Inc for development of next-generation zinc batteries. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AEsir Technologies, Inc., a company that specialises in next-generation zinc battery technologies, to be the preferred supplier of zinc, a key raw material, Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) said in a statement. The MoU is in line with the company's efforts towards exploring emerging applications of zinc in the clean energy transition, it said, adding that zinc batteries are revolutionising energy storage due to their corrosion resistance, cost-effectiveness, recyclability, stability and environmental friendliness. "This partnership with AEsir Technologies is yet another step in our ongoing developmental work in the emerging clean technology space. "By providing high-quality zinc for cutting-edge energy storage, we are opening sophisticated new avenues for environmentally friendly solutions

This metal stock has zoomed 175% in 8 weeks; m-cap crosses Rs 3 trillion

Hindustan Zinc share price: Stock hits a new of Rs 807, surging 9 per cent in the intraday trade

India on mission to become leading producer of critical minerals: Agarwal

India is on a mission to become the world's leading and the most sustainable producer of critical minerals, Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc's Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar has said. Critical minerals, such as cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel and rare earths, play a crucial role in the production of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to electric cars. Critical minerals are particularly in demand for the production of batteries for electric cars. Speaking at Bank of America Securities Global Metals, Mining and Steel Conference 2024 in Miami recently, Hebbar said the mining and metals sector will play a crucial role in helping the world meet the net-zero goals. "We take our role as champions of India's natural resources very seriously and we are well positioned to capitalize on this economic growth," Hebbar, who is also Vedanta Director, was quoted as saying in a statement on Saturday. The mining and metals sector holds the key to unlock the future. The transition to .

Hindustan Zinc, JK Cement, others qualify as bidders for gold mines in Raj

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc, Jindal Power and JK Cement are among the few companies that have emerged as technically qualified bidders for two gold mines put up for sale in Rajasthan. Ramgad Minerals and Mining Ltd, Hirakund Natural Resources Ltd, Jindal Power, Hindustan Zinc and Saiyyed Owais Ali have emerged as technically qualified bidders for Bhukia-Jagpura gold block in the desert state. In the case of Kankriya Gara gold block, the technically qualified bidders are Hirakund Natural Resources, Poddar Diamond, Owais Metal and Minerals Processing, Hindustan Zinc and JK Cement, according to the website of Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) of the Rajasthan government. The auction process started in March this year. According to the website, the auction of both the gold blocks will be held this week. The full-scale production of the country's first large private gold mine in Andhra Pradesh will begin by the end of 2024, Deccan Gold Mines Managing Director Hanuma Prasad ha