Hindustan Zinc Reports Increased Metal Production in Q4 FY26
Hindustan Zinc's Q4 refined metal output rises
The Economic Times
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Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), part of the Vedanta group, reported a 5% increase in refined metal output to 282,000 tonnes and a 2% rise in mined metal production to 315,000 tonnes in Q4 FY26. However, silver production saw a slight decline of 0.2% to 176 tonnes compared to the previous year.
- 01Refined metal output rose by 5% to 282,000 tonnes.
- 02Mined metal production increased by 2% to 315,000 tonnes.
- 03Silver production decreased by 0.2% to 176 tonnes.
- 04Wind power generation dropped by 11% to 56 million units.
- 05HZL maintains a 75% market share in India's primary zinc market.
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In the fourth quarter of FY26, Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) reported a 5% increase in refined metal production, reaching 282,000 tonnes, while mined metal output rose by 2% to 315,000 tonnes. Despite these gains, silver production saw a slight decline of 0.2%, totaling 176 tonnes, compared to 177 tonnes in the same period last year. Additionally, the company's wind power generation fell by 11% to 56 million units from 63 million units in the previous year. HZL, recognized as the world's largest integrated zinc producer, holds a significant 75% market share in India's primary zinc market and supplies to over 40 countries.
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The increase in refined and mined metal production may lead to greater supply stability in the zinc market, potentially impacting pricing and availability for consumers and industries relying on these metals.
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